Point 6 Intro Pathway Deficits Note Overview Problems Contents Anatomy

Point 6. Inferior Olivary Complex This is the largest nuclear group in the brain stem. It consists of a convoluted band of cells that lie dorsal to the pyramid. This nucleus is by far the most characteristic and striking feature of the medulla. Sadly, we know little about inferior olivary function(s), but it's very intimate connectional association with the cerebellum suggest it is involved in motor coordination and most likely motor "learning".