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Raphe Nuclei MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Raphe Nuclei
Tree Number(s)
A08.186.211.132.659.413.875.618
A08.186.211.132.810.428.600.650.562
A08.186.211.132.810.591.500.662
Unique ID
D011903
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011903
Scope Note
Collections of small neurons centrally scattered among many fibers from the level of the TROCHLEAR NUCLEUS in the midbrain to the hypoglossal area in the MEDULLA OBLONGATA.
Entry Term(s)
Caudal Linear Nucleus of the Raphe
Interfascicular Nucleus
Nucleus Incertus
Rostral Linear Nucleus of Raphe
Rostral Linear Nucleus of the Raphe
Superior Central Nucleus
NLM Classification #
WL 310
Previous Indexing
Brain Stem (1966-1977)
Mesencephalon (1966-1977)
Reticular Formation (1966-1977)
Public MeSH Note
85; was see under BRAIN STEM 1978-84
History Note
85(78); was see under BRAIN STEM 1978-84
Date Established
1985/01/01
Date of Entry
1977/04/27
Revision Date
2015/06/23
Raphe Nuclei Preferred
Superior Central Nucleus Narrower
Rostral Linear Nucleus of Raphe Narrower
Interfascicular Nucleus Narrower
Caudal Linear Nucleus of the Raphe Narrower
Nucleus Incertus Narrower
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