Automated Brain Tutorial 12
CROSS SECTION OF YOUR AMAZING BRAIN STEM
CROSS SECTION OF BRAIN STEM

SIDE VIEW OF YOUR BRAIN STEM
    1 - Thalamus

    2 - Reticular-Activating System
      - Reticular formation

    3 - Cerebellum

    4 - Medulla

    5 - Pons

    6 - Limbic Coil

    7 - Pituitary Gland
    This side view of your amazing "brain stem" shows the intricate positioning of its parts. Your thalamus and hypothalamus together are called your "diencephalon."

    The other two major categories of your brain stem are called your "midbrain" and your "hindbrain."

    Your midbrain area includes your "pituitary gland" and your hindbrain area includes your "cerebellum" and "medulla."

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