• The reticular formation is a set of interconnected nuclei that are located in the brainstem, hypothalamus, and other regions.
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  • Abstract: The reticular formation of the brainstem contains functional cell groups that are important for the control of eye, head, or lid movements.
  • reticular activating system n. The part of the reticular formation in the brainstem that plays a central role in bodily and behavioral alertness; its ascending...
  • The arrangement of the reticular formation resembles a lattice (reticular comes from the Latin"rete"which means"lattice").
  • 1 The reticular formation has very diverse functions. Some of its nuclear groups have direct access to motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord.
  • The fibers that traverse the reticular formation give the region a net-like appearance, which is where it gets its name (reticular means net-like).
  • In this article, we will go through the anatomical features such as location, structure, connections and blood supply of the reticular formation.
  • Reticular formation is situated in brainstem. It extends downwards into spinal cord and upwards up to thalamus and subthalamus.
  • This article will address the different nuclei of the reticular formation and includes some related clinical notes. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.