Hindbrain

Hindbrain
Hindbrain
	Diagram depicting the main subdivisions of the embryonic vertebrate brain. These regions will later differentiate into forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain structures.
	Scheme of the roof of the fourth ventricle.
Identifiers
MeSH	D012249
NeuroNames	540
NeuroLex ID	birnlex_942
TA98	A14.1.03.002
FMA	67687
	Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy

The hindbrain, rhombencephalon or lower brain is a developmental categorization of portions of the central nervous system in vertebrates. It includes the medulla, pons, and cerebellum. Together they support vital bodily processes.

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