Pretectum

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Pretectum is a structure located in the forebrain. It receives binocular input from the eyes and is involved with the pupillary light reflex.

The pretectum, after receiving binocular input, outputs to the Edinger-Westphal nucleus in the midbrain and to the Cilio-Spinal Nucleus (Budge), which is located in the VIII cervical and I, II thoracic vertebral segments. The Edinger-Westphal nucleus and Budge's Cilio-Spinal Nucleus project onto the ciliary ganglion, whose output controls pupillary diameter (mydriasis or myosis). The Edinger-Westphal nucleus controls the Pupillary Sphincter muscle (used in situations of bright light to reduce the exposure of the retina) and the Ciliary Muscle (used for eye focusing and accommodation). The Cilio-Spinal Nucleus controls the Pupillary Dilator Muscle (used in situations of dark light, to increase the exposure of the retina)

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Brain: mesencephalon (midbrain)
Peduncle Midbrain tegmentum (Periaqueductal gray, Ventral tegmentum, Nucleus raphe dorsalis), Pretectum, Substantia nigra, Red nucleus, Pedunculopontine nucleus, Medial longitudinal fasciculus, Medial lemniscus, Rubrospinal tract, Lateral lemniscus, Oculomotor nucleus, Edinger-Westphal nucleus, Trochlear nucleus
Tectum Corpora quadrigemina, inferior colliculi, superior colliculi
Other Cerebral aqueduct


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