Preferred Label : nucleus proprius of spinal cord;
Uberon definition : The Nucleus proprius is a layer of the spinal cord adjacent to the substantia gelatinosa.
Nucleus proprius constitutes the bulk of the dorsal horn and receives inputs from
the dorsal root ganglions that carry sensory information, such as light touch, as
well as pain and temperature information. Cells in this nucleus project to deeper
laminae of the spinal cord, to the posterior column nuclei, and to other supraspinal
relay centers including the midbrain, thalamus, and hypothalamus. Rexed laminae III,
IV, and V make up the nucleus propius Nucleus proprius (NP), along with nucleus dorsalis
(ND) are involved in sensing fine touch and proprioception.;
Uberon synonym : proper sensory nucleus;
Uberon related term : proper sensory nucleus; nucleus proprius of the spinal cord; nucleus proprius;
Origin ID : 0016610;
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The Nucleus proprius is a layer of the spinal cord adjacent to the substantia gelatinosa.
Nucleus proprius constitutes the bulk of the dorsal horn and receives inputs from
the dorsal root ganglions that carry sensory information, such as light touch, as
well as pain and temperature information. Cells in this nucleus project to deeper
laminae of the spinal cord, to the posterior column nuclei, and to other supraspinal
relay centers including the midbrain, thalamus, and hypothalamus. Rexed laminae III,
IV, and V make up the nucleus propius Nucleus proprius (NP), along with nucleus dorsalis
(ND) are involved in sensing fine touch and proprioception.
