mesencephalon Flashcards
1
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tectum
A
The roof of the mesencephalon.
2
Q
superior colliculus & inferior colliculus
A
important for sensory processing; inferior colliculus for hearing and superior colliculus for vision.
3
Q
tegmentum
A
under tectum, the intermediate level of the mesencephalon.
4
Q
substantia nigra
A
give rise to a dopamine-containing pathway that facilitates readiness for movement.
