Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve
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Mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve
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The mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve is one of the sensory nuclei of the trigeminal nerve. It is located in the brainstem. It receives proprioceptive sensory information from the muscles of mastication and other muscles of the head and neck. It is involved in processing information about the position of the jaw/teeth. It is functionally responsible for preventing excessive biting that may damage the dentition, regulating tooth pain perception, and mediating the jaw jerk reflex. The axon
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2024-03-15T03:22:48Z
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