Pedunculopontine Tegmental Nucleus

**Definition:** Dense collection of cells in the caudal pontomesencephalic tegmentum known to play a role in the functional organization of the BASAL GANGLIA and in the modulation of the thalamocortical neuronal system.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.132.659.413.875.284.500 - A08.186.211.132.772.322.500

**Synonyms:** - Nucleus Tegmentalis Pedunculopontinus