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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