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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)

NeuroNames ID: 1223

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Homo sapiens (human)

brainstem reticular formation

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Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

Formatio reticularis

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Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

reticular formation

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Yes

Homo sapiens (human)

reticular formation-1

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Homo sapiens (human)

Substantia reticularis

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Macaca mulatta (Macaca mulatta)

Substantia reticularis

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Yes

Macaca nemestrina (Macaca nemestrina)

Formatio reticularis

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brain stem reticular formation

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