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.
Related Structures
accessory nucleus of optic tract
nuclei accessorii tractus optici
accessory pretectal nucleus
APN
aggregate regional part of brain
set of nuclei of neuraxis
alar plate midbrain
amiculum of dentate nucleus
amiculum nuclei dentati
amiculum of inferior olive
ami
ampulla caudalis
ansa peduncularis
ansa peduncularis in thalamo
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