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MeSH Heading: Olivary Nucleus
Tree Number(s): A08.186.211.132.810.591.750
Unique ID: D009847
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009847
Scope Note: A brainstem nuclear complex. in the hindbrain, also referred to as the olivary body. The olivary nuclear complex is a part of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA and the PONTINE TEGMENTUM. It is involved with motor control and is a major source of sensory input to the CEREBELLUM.
Entry Term(s): Basal Nucleus, Olivary; Nucleus Basalis, Olivary; Olivary Body; Olivary Complex; Olivary Nuclei
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2023/06/01

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Concept UI: M0015285
Scope Note: A brainstem nuclear complex. in the hindbrain, also referred to as the olivary body. The olivary nuclear complex is a part of the MEDULLA OBLONGATA and the PONTINE TEGMENTUM. It is involved with motor control and is a major source of sensory input to the CEREBELLUM.
Terms: Olivary Nucleus Preferred Term
Term UI T029206
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Nucleus Basalis, Olivary
Term UI T029205
Date06/15/1983
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Basal Nucleus, Olivary
Term UI T029207
Date06/15/1983
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Olivary Nuclei
Term UI T001125041
Date09/27/2022
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2024); Olivary Complex
Term UI T001125064
Date09/27/2022
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2024); Olivary Body
Term UI T001125085
Date09/28/2022
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2024)

Olivary Nucleus MeSH Descriptor Data 2025