euroanatomy : Gross anatomy of Thalamus ( Part 2 ) - Thalamic nuclei A brain structure responsible for relaying sensory information. Consists of multiple nuclei, including the ventral posterolateral nucleus (pain, temperature, pressure, touch, vibration, and proprioception), the ventral posteromedial nucleus (face sensation, taste), the lateral geniculate nucleus (vision), the medial geniculate nucleus (hearing), and the ventral lateral nucleus (motor information). mbbs video lectures usmle step