isthmus of the brain

The term isthmus of the brain refers to a composite substructure located at the junction of the forebrain, the cerebellum and the medulla. It includes part or all of the midbrain and the pons. For a discussion of the history of this term see Anthoney-1994.

Also known as: isthmus of the brain, Isthmus encephali, istmus

NeuroNames ID: 2076

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isthmus of the brain
Anthoney-1994
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Organism
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Homo sapiens (human)
Isthmus encephali
Anthoney-1994
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
isthmus of the brain
Anthoney-1994
Internal Structure
Yes
Homo sapiens (human)
istmus
Savel'ev-1996
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