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    Inferior olivary nucleus

    The inferior olive – more precisely, the olive nucleus complex – is one of the largest nucleus complexes in the brain stem. It plays an important role in fine-tuning motor skills, as it forms the connection between the motor cortex and the cerebellum.

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    The Medulla Oblongata

    Fibers and nuclei – and important nuclei at that. The medulla oblongata is where the brain begins.

    01.10.2025

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    The Cerebellar Peduncles

    Always up to date: Three fiber tracts connect the cerebellum with the rest of the brain.

    20.09.2025

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