Abstract
The reticular formation of the brainstem contains functional cell groups that are important for the control of eye, head, or lid movements. The mesencephalic reticular formation is primarily involved in the control of vertical gaze, the paramedian pontine reticular formation in horizontal gaze, and the medullary pontine reticular formation in head movements and gaze holding. In this chapter, the locations, connections, and histochemical properties of the functional cell groups are reviewed and correlated with specific subdivisions of the reticular formation.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Afferent Pathways / anatomy & histology
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Afferent Pathways / physiology
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Animals
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Cranial Nerves / anatomy & histology
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Cranial Nerves / physiology
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Efferent Pathways / anatomy & histology
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Efferent Pathways / physiology
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Eye Movements / physiology*
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Haplorhini
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Head Movements / physiology
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Humans
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Nerve Tissue Proteins / analysis
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Neurons / chemistry
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Neurons / classification
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Neurons / physiology
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Neurons / ultrastructure
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Nystagmus, Pathologic / physiopathology
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Pons / anatomy & histology
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Pons / physiology
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Reticular Formation / cytology*
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Reticular Formation / physiology
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Saccades / physiology