Trigeminal Nuclei (also known as Nuclei, Trigeminal, Nucleus, Trigeminal): Nuclei of the trigeminal nerve situated in the brain stem. They include the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), the principal sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor nucleus.

NIH MeSH · D014278Anatomy

Trigeminal Nuclei

Also known asNuclei, Trigeminal · Nucleus, Trigeminal · Trigeminal Nucleus · Trigeminal Nuclear Complex · Nuclear Complex, Trigeminal · Nuclear Complices, Trigeminal · Trigeminal Nuclear Complices

Definition

Nuclei of the trigeminal nerve situated in the brain stem. They include the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), the principal sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor nucleus.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.132.931

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Common questions about Trigeminal Nuclei

What does Trigeminal Nuclei mean in medicine?
Nuclei of the trigeminal nerve situated in the brain stem. They include the nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (TRIGEMINAL NUCLEUS, SPINAL), the principal sensory nucleus, the mesencephalic nucleus, and the motor nucleus. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Trigeminal Nuclei known by any other names?
Yes. Trigeminal Nuclei is also referred to as Nuclei, Trigeminal, Nucleus, Trigeminal, Trigeminal Nucleus, Trigeminal Nuclear Complex in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Trigeminal Nuclei sit in the medical classification?
Trigeminal Nuclei falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.132.931). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014278) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗