reticular formation (histological) (RFhis)
The term reticular formation (histological) (RFhis) denotes a composite substructure of the brainstem (BST) that consists of the midbrain reticular formation (MRF), the pontine reticular formation (PRF) and the medullary reticular formation (MERF) ( Carpenter-1983 ). See also reticular formation (functional). Updated 5 Nov 2025.
Also known as: reticular formation, Formatio reticularis, Substantia reticularis, reticular formation-1, brainstem reticular formation, brain stem reticular formation, reticular formation of the brainstem, reticular formation (classical), reticular formation (histological)
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