Mesopontine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mesopontine is a noun meaning (anatomy) An area of tissue at the junction of the mesencephalon and the pons.
Meaning
(anatomy) An area of tissue at the junction of the mesencephalon and the pons.
Example Sentences
The mesopontine tegmentum contains cholinergic neurons that project widely to the forebrain and brainstem.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesencephalon, midbrain, mesocoel, mesenteron, hemimesencephalon, metopion.
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