raphe nuclei
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The term raphe nuclei denotes a composite substructure that includes nuclei in the midline of the reticular formation of the brainstem extending from the caudal medulla to the midbrain. It includes the raphe nuclei of the medulla ( nucleus raphe magnus, nucleus raphe obscurus and nucleus raphe pallidus); the pontine raphe nucleus and the inferior central nucleus of the pontine reticular formation and the dorsal raphe nucleus and the superior central nucleus of the midbrain reticular formation ( Carpenter-1983 ).

Also known as: Nuclei raphes, Nucleus raphe
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