commissures of the midbrain

The term commissures of the midbrain refers to a set of fiber pathways of the midbrain that cross the midline. They include the decussation of the superior cerebellar peduncle, the supramammillary commissure, the dorsal tegmental decussation and the ventral tegmental decussation ( Crosby-1962 ).

Also known as: commissures of the midbrain, decussations of midbrain

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commissures of the midbrain
Crosby-1962
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decussations of midbrain
Crosby-1962
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Homo sapiens (human)
commissures of the midbrain
Crosby-1962
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Homo sapiens (human)
decussations of midbrain
Crosby-1962
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