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In neuroanatomy, the brainstem is the "part of the brain that connects the cerebral hemispheres with the spinal cord. It consists of the mesencephalon; pons; and medulla oblongata."[1]
From superior to inferior:
- mesencephalon (also called midbrain)
- tectum mesencephali (dorsal)
- tegmentum mesencephali (ventral)
- pons
- medulla oblongata
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Brainstem (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.