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Reticular Formation

Cross Section of the Pons

Cross Section of the Pons

A cross section of the lower part of the pons showing the pontine reticular formation labeled as #9.

This cross-section of the pons indicates the Cochlear Nucleus, Medial and Lateral Vestibular Nucleus, Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle, Spinal Nucleus of the Trigeminal Nerve, Spinal Nucleus of the Trigeminal Nerve, Middle Cerebellar Peduncle, Facial Nucleus, Lateral Lemniscus, Superior Olivary Nucleus, Central Tegmental Tract, Medial Lemniscus, Corticospinal Tract, Pontine Nuclei, Basilar Sulcus of the Pons, Pontocerebellar Fibers, Abducens Nucleus, Pontine Reticular Formation, Root of CN VI, Median Sulcus of 4th Ventricle, Raphe Nucleus, Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus, and Nucleus Prepositus Hypoglossi.

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