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Brainstem Anatomy and Structures

The document contains detailed anatomical diagrams and descriptions of the brainstem, specifically focusing on the upper and lower parts of the pons. It highlights various structures such as the superior medullary velum, cerebellar peduncles, and nuclei related to the trigeminal and facial nerves. The illustrations provide a cross-sectional view of these regions, emphasizing their spatial relationships and functions.

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Brainstem Anatomy and Structures

The document contains detailed anatomical diagrams and descriptions of the brainstem, specifically focusing on the upper and lower parts of the pons. It highlights various structures such as the superior medullary velum, cerebellar peduncles, and nuclei related to the trigeminal and facial nerves. The illustrations provide a cross-sectional view of these regions, emphasizing their spatial relationships and functions.

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BRAINSTEM

Superior medullary velum


Dorsal
Superior cerebellar peduncle
Medial longitudinal bundle
IV ventricle
Middle cerebellar peduncle

Lateral lemniscus Motor nucleus and superior


sensory nucleus of trigeminal
nerve
Spinal lemniscus

Trigeminal lemniscus Trigeminal nerve

Medial lemniscus Basilar part of pons

Trapezoid body Ventral

Fig. 5.10: TS of upper pons


Medial longitudinal bundle Facial colliculus

Abducent nucleus Dorsal


Vestibular nucleus
IV
Ventral and dorsal |ventriclel
cochlear nuclei
Inferior cerebellar
peduncle
Motor nucleus of facial nerve

Superior olivary nucleus Middle cerebellar


peduncle
Medial lemniscus

Trapezoid body Spinal tract of trigeminal


and its nucleus

Facial nerve
Corticospinal and corticonuclear fibres
Lateral spinothalamic
tract or spinal lemniscus
Pontine nuclei Ventral
Abducent nerve

Fig. 5.9: TS of lower part of pons or TS at the level of facial colliculus

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