Periaqueductal Gray
Synonyms
Central Gray Substance of Midbrain
Central Gray, Mesencephalic
Central Gray, Midbrain
Central Periaqueductal Gray
Gray Matter, Periaqueductal
Gray, Central Periaqueductal
Griseum Centrale
Griseum Centrale Mesencephali
Griseum Centrale Mesencephalus
Mesencephalic Central Gray
Midbrain Central Gray
Periaqueductal Gray Matter
Periaqueductal Grays, Central
Substantia Grisea Centralis
Substantia Grisea Centralis Mesencephali
Central gray matter surrounding the CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT in the MESENCEPHALON. Physiologically it is probably involved in RAGE reactions, the LORDOSIS REFLEX; FEEDING responses, bladder tonus, and pain.