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tegmental decussation medical definition
noun
- The dorsal tegmental decussation of the left and right tectospinal and tectobulbar tracts, located in the mesencephalon. Also called fountain decussation, Meynert's decussation.
- The ventral tegmental decussation of left and right tracts that control flexor muscle tone, located in the mesencephalon. Also called Forel's decussation, rubrospinal decussation.