The thalamus is a collection of nuclei that processes all sensory input (except the olfactory) on its way to the cortex. It also has a strong influence on the motor input from the basal...
Diencephalon is located between the telencephalon and the midbrain, It is known as the ‘tweenbrain in older literature, It consists of structures that are on either side of the third ventricle, including the thalamus,...
The reticular formation is an anatomic area in the brainstem made up of various neurons and fibers with discrete and multiple functions. It is associated with the regulation of various sensory-motor, arousal, and autonomic...
Upper motor neuron refers to the motor neurons of the cerebral cortex and their axons which terminate at the brainstem and spinal cord while the lower motor neuron refers to the motor nuclei of...