Uberon definition : The accessory cuneate nucleus is located lateral to the cuneate nucleus in the medulla
oblongata at the level of the sensory decussation. It receives input from cervical
spinal nerves and transmits that information to the cerebellum. These fibers are called
cuneocerebellar fibers. In this function, the accessory cuneate nucleus is comparable
to the upper extremity portion of the posterior spinocerebellar tract. [WP,unvetted].;
Uberon synonym : lateral cuneate nucleus; nucleus of corpus restiforme; external cuneate nucleus;
Uberon related term : external cuneate nucleus; lateral cuneate nucleus; external cuneate nucleus (Monakow, Blumenau 1891); nucleus of corpus restiforme;
The accessory cuneate nucleus is located lateral to the cuneate nucleus in the medulla
oblongata at the level of the sensory decussation. It receives input from cervical
spinal nerves and transmits that information to the cerebellum. These fibers are called
cuneocerebellar fibers. In this function, the accessory cuneate nucleus is comparable
to the upper extremity portion of the posterior spinocerebellar tract. [WP,unvetted].