Term Name: trigeminal sensory nucleus
Synonyms: sensory trigeminal nuclei, sensory trigeminal nucleus, sensory trigeminal V nucleus, trigeminal sensory nucleus, trigeminal V sensory nucleus
Definition: The sensory trigeminal nerve nuclei are the largest of the cranial nerve nuclei, and extend through the whole of the midbrain, pons and medulla. The nucleus is divided into three parts, from rostral to caudal (top to bottom in humans): * The mesencephalic nucleus * The chief sensory nucleus (or pontine nucleus or main sensory nucleus or primary nucleus) * The spinal trigeminal nucleus[WP].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004132]

Relationships
is part of: trigeminal nucleus
is a type of: cranial nerve nucleus trigeminal nucleus
has subtype: isthmic primary nucleus medial funicular nucleus trigeminal nuclei mesencephalic nucleus of trigeminal nerve nucleus of the descending root principal sensory nucleus of trigeminal nerve secondary gustatory nucleus trigeminal nuclei spinal nucleus of trigeminal nerve