The pontine nuclei are clusters of neurons located in the pons within the brainstem and are involved in the regulation and learning of motor activities.

Anatomy

The pontine nuclei receive their afferent inputs from the primary motor cortex and project from there via the middle cerebellar peduncle as transverse pontine fibers to the cerebellum.

Function

The pontine nuclei are presumably involved in the correction of motor tasks and the learning of new movement patterns[^1].

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Schematic illustration Pons — Axial section of the brainstem at the level of the pons

Pontine nuclei

Anatomy

Function

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