Identification of central amygdala and trigeminal motor nucleus connectivity in humans: An ultra‐high field diffusion MRI study
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DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26104
Abstract: The neuroanatomical circuitry of jaw muscles has been mostly explored in non‐human animals. A recent rodent study revealed a novel circuit from the central amygdala (CeA) to the trigeminal motor nucleus (5M), which controls biting… read more here.
Keywords: connectivity; circuit; central amygdala; trigeminal motor ... See more keywords
A distinct functional distribution of α and γ motoneurons in the rat trigeminal motor nucleus
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DOI: 10.1007/s00429-017-1400-8
Abstract: Gamma-motoneurons (γMNs) play a crucial role in regulating isometric muscle contraction. The slow jaw-closing during mastication is one of the most functional isometric contractions, which is developed by the rank-order recruitment of alpha-motoneurons (αMNs) in… read more here.
Keywords: mns; size; motor; motor nucleus ... See more keywords
Electrophysiological and Morphological Properties of α and γ Motoneurons in the Rat Trigeminal Motor Nucleus
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DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2018.00009
Abstract: The muscle contraction during voluntary movement is regulated by activities of α- and γ-motoneurons (αMNs and γMNs, respectively). The tension of jaw-closing muscles can be finely tuned over a wide range. This excellent function is… read more here.
Keywords: electrophysiological morphological; mns; morphological properties; trigeminal motor ... See more keywords