MIDBRAIN

MIDBRAIN

• The midbrain is located between the thalamus/hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of the hindbrain.

• Posterior part of mid brain is tectum.

• It contains both grey and white matter.

• The dorsal portion of the

midbrain consists mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called CORPORA QUADRIGEMINA.

• A canal called the CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT passes through the midbrain.

• MIDBRAIN is related with vision and auditory function.

• The corpora quadrigemina are reflex centers involving vision and hearing   the reflex centres of eye movement and auditory responses.

• Midbrain basically connects the forebrain and the hind brain.

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