The Brainstem Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 parts of the brainstem?
A
- midbrain
- pons
- medulla oblongata
2
Q
what is the most superior region of the brainstem?
A
the midbrain/mesencephalon
3
Q
what is the midbrain also known as?
A
mesencephalon
4
Q
what opening does the midbrain travel through?
A
tentorium cerebelli
5
Q
what are the two main parts of the midbrain?
A
tectum - posterior to cerebral aqueduct
pair cerebral peduncles
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