Nucleus cuneatus

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Synonyms: Burdach-Kern

The nucleus cuneatus is a cluster of neurons in the medulla oblongata.

Anatomy

In the nucleus cuneatus, the ascending, afferent fibers of the fasciculus cuneatus are relayed to a second neuron.

Illustration

Nuclei in the brain stem
Schematic representation of different core areas in the brain stem.