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thalamus/nuclei
thalamic nuclei
| thalamic nuclei | afferents | efferents |
|---|---|---|
| VA/VL | BG/Cb | SMC, premotor cortex |
| VPL | dorsal column- med lemniscus, spinothalamic tracts | primary SS cortex (3,1,2) |
| VPM | trigeminal system | primary SS cortex (3,1,2) |
| LGN | optic tract | primary visual cortex (17) |
| medical geniculate nucleus | brainstem auditory tracts | primary auditory cortex (42) |
| Intralaminar nuclui | spinothalamic tract/ RF/ARAS | all areas of cortex, striatum |