tegmentum
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The term tegmentum refers to a composite structure of midbrain tegmentum and pontine tegmentum, structures identified by dissection in humans ( Carpenter-1983 ) and macaques ( Martin-1997 ). Some authors use the term to refer specifically to the combination of midbrain tegmentum and pretectal region or to structures of comparable location elsewhere in the brainstem ( Swanson-2015 ).

Also known as: No other name for this structure has appeared in PubMed.NeuroNames ID : 3622


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