red nucleus is responsible for controlling basic body and limb movements. The reticular formation controls arousal and self-consciousness, and the [substantia nigra] integrates voluntary movements. Pontine tegmentum Lateral tegmental field The lateral tegmental field (LTF) or lateral tegmentum (more specifically the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve and the solitary nucleus) is the source of several neural pathways in the brain's noradrenaline system. Other Other pertinent areas of the tegmentum are: Ventral tegmental area (VTA) Periaqueductal gray matter Reticular formation Red nucleus Substantia nigra References Brainstem