Thalamic nuclei

Question 1

Ventral Postero-Lateral nuc

Answer 1

input: spinothal and dorsal columns/medial lemniscus
sense: vibes/pain/pressure/proprio/T/light touch

Question 2

Ventral Postero-Medial nuc

Answer 2

input: trigeminal and gustatory path
sense: face sense, taste
(TRI Make up on FACE)

Question 3

Lateral geniculate nuc

Answer 3

input: CN II, optic chiasm/tract
sense:vision
(L for light)

Question 4

medial geniculate nuc

Answer 4

input: CN superior olive and inferior colliculus of tectum
sense: hearing
(M for music)

Question 5

Ventral Lateral nuc

Answer 5

input: cerebellum, basal gang
sense: Motor