The term Nucleus dorsooralis (Hassler) refers to a subdivision of the thalamus. It and the Nucleus lateropolaris (Hassler) constitute the parvicellular part of the ventral anterior nucleus. It is itself composed of two subdivisions: Nucleus dorsooralis internus (Hassler) and Nucleus dorsooralis externus (Hassler) ( Macchi-1997 ).
Also known as: Nucleus dorsalis (Hassler), Nucleus lateralis rostralis situs polaris