middle cerebellar peduncle

brachium pontis

Regional part of medullary white matter (according to Neuronames) primarily found at the level of the pons, consisting of a very large bundle of fibers originating in the pontine nuclei projecting to the cerebellum (MM).

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure cerebellar peduncle
Latin Name brachium pontis
FMA ID 72515

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the middle cerebellar peduncle?
Regional part of medullary white matter (according to Neuronames) primarily found at the level of the pons, consisting of a very large bundle of fibers originating in the pontine nuclei projecting to the cerebellum (MM).
What body system is the middle cerebellar peduncle part of?
The middle cerebellar peduncle is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the middle cerebellar peduncle?
The Latin name for the middle cerebellar peduncle is brachium pontis.

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