Synonyms Medulla oblongata, bulb medullae spinalis Definition The medulla oblongata is part of the central nervous system (CNS). It is the lowest (caudal) part of the brain. The medulla oblongata is counted together with the bridge (pons) and the midbrain (mesencephalon) as part of the brain stem (truncus cerebri). The medulla oblongata contains nerve nuclei … Extended Mark
MeaningFunction A disorder of the medulla oblongata is seen, for example, in patients with a so-called bulbar paralysis. In this case the cranial nerves running in the medulla are affected. These have the innervation of the pharyngeal and pharyngeal muscles in common. Accordingly, this clinical picture leads to partial paralysis of the muscles of the … MeaningFunction | Extended Mark
Synonym ProsencephalonThe forebrain is a part of the brain and thus belongs to the central nervous system. It includes the diencephalon (diencephalon) and the cerebrum (telencephalon). These emerge from the forebrain vesicle during the embryonic development phase of the brain. The forebrain has a multitude of functions, the cerebrum is essential for numerous processes such … Forebrain
Epithamalus The epithalamus sits on the thalamus from behind. Two important structures of the epithalamus are the pineal gland and the area pretectalis. The pineal gland produces melatonin. This is an important hormone in the mediation of the circadian rhythm and thus the sleep-wake rhythm. The area pretectalis plays a role in the switching of … Epithamalus | Forebrain
Cerebrum Synonym: Telencephalon Definition: The cerebrum is also called the end brain and is a part of the central nervous system. It consists of two hemispheres, separated by the longitudinal fissure of the cerebrum. The two hemispheres can be further divided into four lobes. Here, innumerable integration processes take place, including the following: Anatomy: A … Cerebrum | Forebrain
Limbic system Anatomy & Function: The centers belonging to the limbic system are sometimes not clearly defined. They are all located near the brain bar (corpus callosum). The limbic system generally includes the following structures: The amygdala lies in the temporal lobe. It plays a decisive role in the emotionally determined regulation of vegetative parameters. … Limbic system | Forebrain
Synonyms in the broadest sense Diencephalon Introduction The diencephalon as a part of the brain is located between the end brain (cerebrum) and the brain stem. Its components are: Thalamus Epithalamus (epi = on it) Subthalamus (sub = below) with Globus pallidus (pallidum) Hypothalamus (hypo = below, less) Thalamus The ovoid paired thalamus is the … Interbrain