Early development of the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus.
The cells of the mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus (MTN) are the proprioceptive sensory neurons that innervate the jaw muscles. Interestingly, their evolution is generally thought to have been concomitant with that of the jaws. They are also the first born neurons of the mesencephalon, and their axon...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2001
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