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midbrain

MB

The midbrain is the middle division of the three primary divisions of the developing chordate brain or the corresponding part of the adult brain (in vertebrates, includes a ventral part containing the cerebral peduncles and a dorsal tectum containing the corpora quadrigemina and that surrounds the aqueduct of Sylvius connecting the third and fourth ventricles)[GO].

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Type Bone
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name MB
FMA ID 61993

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the midbrain?

The midbrain is the middle division of the three primary divisions of the developing chordate brain or the corresponding part of the adult brain (in vertebrates, includes a ventral part containing the cerebral peduncles and a dorsal tectum containing the corpora quadrigemina and that surrounds the a

What body system is the midbrain part of?

The midbrain is part of the Nervous.

What is the Latin name for the midbrain?

The Latin name for the midbrain is MB.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:61993 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001891 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q185080 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.