ventrobasal complex

…a lateral part called the ventrobasal complex and a medial part consisting of several nuclei. The ventrobasal complex is involved with the accurate temporal and spatial localization of conscious sensation, while the medial nuclei are concerned with the emotional, affective, and autonomic components of pain and other sensations. The ventrobasal…

…thalamus, collectively known as the ventrobasal complex, receive input from the medial lemniscus (originating in the medulla oblongata), from spinothalamic tracts, and from the trigeminal nerve. Fibers within these ascending tracts that terminate in the central core of the ventrobasal complex receive input from deep sensory receptors, while fibers projecting…