Recent advance in morphology and function of central medial thalamic nucleus
10.3760/cma.j.cn115354-20231222-00314
- VernacularTitle:丘脑中央内侧核的形态及功能研究进展
- Author:
Xiao REN
1
;
Xiaoni YE
;
Mingming ZHANG
;
Qian ZHANG
;
Yunqing LI
Author Information
1. 遵义医科大学基础医学院人体解剖学教研室，遵义 563006
- Keywords:
Thalamus;
Central medial nucleus;
Fiber connection;
Electrophysiological characteristic;
Pain;
Itch;
Cognition
- From:
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine
2024;23(5):494-499
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Central medial thalamic nucleus (CM) is a nucleus located in the medullary plate of the midline thalamus. It belongs to the midline nucleus group of the thalamus and serves as a non-specific projection system. CM has extensive anatomical connections with other brain areas and acts as a relay and integration center for brain functions. Recent research has demonstrated that CM is involved in various behaviors such as general anesthesia and arousal, pain, itch, emotions, and cognition. This paper reviews the anatomical structure, morphology, fiber connection, electrophysiological characteristics, and other related functions of CM to provide references for future research.
