Edinger-Westphal nucleus
Edinger-Westphal nucleus
The Edinger-Westphal nucleus (pronunciation: Ed-ing-er West-fal nu-cle-us) is a component of the Oculomotor nerve that plays a crucial role in the Parasympathetic nervous system.
Etymology
The term "Edinger-Westphal nucleus" is named after two German neurologists, Ludwig Edinger and Carl Friedrich Otto Westphal, who made significant contributions to the field of Neurology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Function
The Edinger-Westphal nucleus is responsible for the control of the pupil's constriction (miosis) and the lens's accommodation reflex. It is also involved in the regulation of certain hormones.
Location
The Edinger-Westphal nucleus is located in the midbrain, specifically in the superior colliculus. It is part of the Brainstem, which connects the Cerebrum and Cerebellum to the Spinal cord.
Related Terms
- Oculomotor nerve
- Parasympathetic nervous system
- Neurology
- Pupil
- Lens (anatomy)
- Hormone
- Brainstem
- Cerebrum
- Cerebellum
- Spinal cord
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Edinger-Westphal nucleus
- Wikipedia's article - Edinger-Westphal nucleus
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