The document summarizes the key structures and features of the brainstem, including the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. It lists cranial nerves and tracts such as the trigeminal, facial, vestibulocochlear, oculomotor, and trochlear nerves. Major structures mentioned include the medullary pyramids, olive, vestibular nucleus, red nucleus, substantia nigra, superior and inferior colliculi, and posterior and anterior perforated substances. Cross sections of the midbrain at different levels are also noted.
The document summarizes the key structures and features of the brainstem, including the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. It lists cranial nerves and tracts such as the trigeminal, facial, vestibulocochlear, oculomotor, and trochlear nerves. Major structures mentioned include the medullary pyramids, olive, vestibular nucleus, red nucleus, substantia nigra, superior and inferior colliculi, and posterior and anterior perforated substances. Cross sections of the midbrain at different levels are also noted.
The document summarizes the key structures and features of the brainstem, including the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. It lists cranial nerves and tracts such as the trigeminal, facial, vestibulocochlear, oculomotor, and trochlear nerves. Major structures mentioned include the medullary pyramids, olive, vestibular nucleus, red nucleus, substantia nigra, superior and inferior colliculi, and posterior and anterior perforated substances. Cross sections of the midbrain at different levels are also noted.
Brainstem Brainstem Medulla oblongata Medullary striae Anterior surface of the medulla Pyramids – olive Hypoglossal trigone / Vagal trigone Vestibular nucleus Gracile tract and tubercle Cuneate tract and tubercle Posterolateral surface of the brainstem Hypoglossal nerve Glossopharyngeal nerve Vagus nerve Accessory nerve Pons Anterior surface of pons Trigeminal nerve Abducent nerve Facial nerve Vestibulocochlear nerve Posterior surface of pons Midbrain Red nucleus / Substantia nigra Oculomotor nerve Midbrain Posterior perforated substance and Mammillary body Infundibular stem and tuber cinereum Anterior perforated substance Superior colliculus Inferior colliculus Trochlear nerve Posterolateral view of the of the midbrain Cross-section of midbrain at the level of the superior colliculus Cross section of the midbrain at the level of the inferior colliculus