pedunculi cerebri

Located in the midbrain, the pedunculi cerebri are composed of the cerebral peduncles (crura cerebri) and the midbrain cap (tegmentum mesencephali). Lesions in these areas can be associated with a variety of conditions, depending on which structures are affected. For example, Parkinson’s disease results from atrophy of the substantia nigra in the tegmentum and typically … Pedunculi Cerebri: Structure, Function & Diseases