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accessory cuneate nucleus
ac·ces·so·ry cu·ne·ate nu·cle·us [TA] a cell group lateral to the cuneate nucleus that receives posterior-root fibers corresponding to the proprioceptive innervation of the arm and hand; it projects to the cerebellum by way of the cuneocerebellar tract, and can be considered the upper-extremity equivalent of the thoracic nucleus. Synonym(s): nucleus cuneatus accessorius [TA], external cuneate nucleus, lateral cuneate nucleus, Monakow nucleusMonakow, Constantin von, Swiss histologist, 1853-1930. Monakow bundle - Synonym(s): Monakow tractMonakow fasciculus - Synonym(s): Monakow tractMonakow fibers - Synonym(s): Monakow tractMonakow nucleus - a cell group lateral to the cuneate nucleus which receives posterior root fibers corresponding to the proprioceptive innervation of the arm and hand. Synonym(s): accessory cuneate nucleusMonakow syndrome - contralateral hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, and homonymous hemianopsia due to occlusion of the anterior choroidal artery.Monakow tract - indirect increase in flexor muscle tone. Synonym(s): Monakow bundle; Monakow fasciculus; Monakow fibers; rubrospinal tract |