Term Name: reticular formation
Synonyms:
Definition: Reticular formation is a complex network of neurons and diffuse nuclei that extends from the spinal cord centrally along the length of the brain to the mesencephalon. It s a dense, almost impenetrable network of seemingly random scattered nerve cells. The reticular formation integrates sensory inputs.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000421]

Relationships
is part of: medulla oblongata
has parts: lateral column medial column midline column
is a type of: anatomical group

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