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Tegmentum Mesencephali  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Portion of midbrain situated under the dorsal TECTUM MESENCEPHALI. The two ventrolateral cylindrical masses or peduncles are large nerve fiber bundles providing a tract of passage between the FOREBRAIN with the HINDBRAIN. Ventral MIDBRAIN also contains three colorful structures: the GRAY MATTER (PERIAQUEDUCTAL GRAY), the black substance (SUBSTANTIA NIGRA), and the RED NUCLEUS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Mesencephalic Tegmentum
  • Midbrain Tegmentum
  • Tegmentum of Midbrain

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LTH3SV97-B

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