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Ventral lateral nucleus |
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| Thalamic nuclei: MNG = Midline nuclear group AN = Anterior nuclear group MD = Medial dorsal nucleus VNG = Ventral nuclear group VA = Ventral anterior nucleus VL = Ventral lateral nucleus VPL = Ventral posterolateral nucleus VPM = Ventral posteromedial nucleus LNG = Lateral nuclear group PUL = Pulvinar MTh = Metathalamus LG = Lateral geniculate nucleus MG = Medial geniculate nucleus |
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The ventral lateral nucleus (VL) is a nucleus of the thalamus.
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It receives neuronal inputs from the basal ganglia which includes the substantia nigra and the globus pallidus. It also has inputs from the cerebellum.
It sends out neuronal input to the primary motor cortex and premotor cortex.
It helps to function in coordination and planning of movement. It also plays a role in the learning of movement.
A lesion of the VL has been associated with synesthesia.1
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