Metencephalon
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The anterior part of the rhombencephalon, comprising the CEREBELLUM and the PONS. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pons (1987-1999) |
Metencephalon Categories.
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Cerebellum - Part of the metencephalon that lies in the posterior cranial fossa behind the brain stem. It is concerned with the coordination of movement. |
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Pons - The part of the central nervous system lying between the medulla oblongata and the mesencephalon, ventral to the cerebellum, and consisting of a pars dorsalis and a pars ventralis. |
Metencephalon Definitions and Terms
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