| The term brain stem, or Truncus encephali, refers to a composite substructure of the brain. It includes the midbrain, the pons and the medulla oblongata. Some authors include the cerebellum and/or parts of the diencephalon. A discussion of diffences in the use of this term is presented in Anthoney-94. |
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