Brainstem
Description
Anterior view showing the anatomical structures and cranial nerve origins of the brainstem.
Original diagram by Dra. Juguetes .
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Anterior perforated substance
Basilar sulcus
C1 spinal root
Cerebral peduncle
Decussation of pyramids
II. Optic nerve
III. Oculomotor nerve
IV. Trochlear nerve
IX. Glossopharyngeal nerve
Lateral geniculate body
Mammillary body
Medial geniculate body
Middle cerebellar peduncle
Olfactory nerve
Olive
Pontomedullary sulcus
Pyramid
Superior perforated substance
Tuber cinereum
V. Trigeminal nerve
Ventrolateral sulcus
VI. Abducens nerve
VII. Facial and intermediate nerve
VIII. Vestibulocochlear nerve
X. Vagus nerve
XI. Accessory nerve
XII. Hypoglossal nerve