The medial lemniscus (lemniscus is Latin for ribbon) contains axons bringing information about somatic sensations to the thalamus. The gustatory nucleus, serving the sense of taste, is part of the larger nucleus of the solitary tract, which regulates aspects of visceral function. The vestibular nuclei serve the sense of balance.

8. Medullary pyramid

9. Medial lemniscus

10. Inferior olive

11. Medullary reticular formation

12. Nucleus of the gustatory tract (gustatory nucleus)

13. Vestibular nucleus

14. Fourth ventricle

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