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Paramedian pontine reticular formation
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The paramedian pontine reticular formation, also known as PPRF or paraabducens nucleus, is part of the pontine reticular formation, a brain region without clearly defined borders in the center of the pons. It is involved in the coordination of eye movements, particularly horizontal gaze and saccades.
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![]() Axial section of the pons at the level of the facial colliculus (PPRF not labeled, but region is visible, near abducens nucleus) | |
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Latin | formatio reticularis pontis paramediana |
NeuroNames | 1399 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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