Connections of cat omnipause neurons

Omnipause neurons (OPNs) are brainstem neurons that have been implicated in the generation of saccades. Anatomically demonstrated projections from the OPN region to the cerebellum and spinal cord originate from neighboring neurons, not from OPNs. OPNs are activated following stimulation of the optic chiasm and superior colliculus, but not following stimulation of the vestibular nerve.