Nucleus prepositus hypoglossi

Nucleus prepositus hypoglossi

Located in the medulla, the nucleus prepositus hypoglossi or NPH is part of the horizontal gaze holding system. It functions as a neural integrator.

A cross section of the lower pons showing the nucleus prepositus hypoglossi (#5) labeled at the top left

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