rhombencephalon
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The hindbrain, rhombencephalon (shaped like a rhombus) 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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- Diagram depicting the main subdivisions of the embryonic vertebrate brain. These regions will later differentiate into forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain structures.
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- Scheme of the roof of the fourth ventricle.
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- Metencephalon
- Myelencephalon
- Evolution
- Hindbrain diseases
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The hindbrain, rhombencephalon (shaped like a rhombus) 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.
==Metencephalon== Rhombomeres Rh3-Rh1 form the metencephalon.
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respiratory center
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parabrachial nuclei
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Salivatory nuclei
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spinocerebellar tract
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fourth ventricle
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cerebellar vermis
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brain
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nervous system
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spinal cord
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rhombus
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central nervous system
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cerebellum
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retina
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cerebrum
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Q180686
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pineal gland
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