Segmenting the part of the CNS involved in the masticating function results in dividing it into three macro areas: the ''cortical area'' (in which the response of the trigeminal motor action occurs - i.e. the Trigeminal Cortical Area); the ''peripheral area'', where the response of the trigeminal root is analysed; and the ''brainstem-pontine-related area'', which is involved in a broad genesis of trigeminal reflexes. | Segmenting the part of the CNS involved in the masticating function results in dividing it into three macro areas: the ''cortical area'' (in which the response of the trigeminal motor action occurs - i.e. the Trigeminal Cortical Area); the ''peripheral area'', where the response of the trigeminal root is analysed; and the ''brainstem-pontine-related area'', which is involved in a broad genesis of trigeminal reflexes. |