medial division of the periaqueductal gray
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The term medial division of the periaqueductal gray refers to a subdivision of the periaqueductal gray as segmented in the functionally defined motor periaqueductal gray. It is a narrow band of cells that surrounds the cerebral aqueduct throughout its course. It represents the medial most portion of each of the four longitudinal columns of the classical periaqueductal gray. Functionally the motor periaqueductal gray belongs to the behavior control column of the cerebrospinal trunk ( Swanson-2004 ). For other components of the motor periaqueductal gray click below: Models Where It Appears > Functional CNS Model - Rat.

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 3414


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