Solitary tract nuclear complex

System Nervous
SNOMED CT 369080003

Solitary tract nuclear complex

Definition

The solitary tract and nucleus are structures in the brainstem that carry and receive visceral sensation and taste from the facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X) cranial nerves. [WP,unvetted].

Also known as nuclei of solitary tract, nucleus tractus solitarii, solitary nuclei — per UBERON

The Solitary tract nuclear complex is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as