Brainstem

Description

The brainstem is the structure that connects the cerebrum of the brain to the spinal cord and cerebellum. It is composed of three sections in descending order: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

Index terms

Brainstem
Truncus cerebri

Child codes

XA17J6 – Medulla oblongata
XA1GA1 – Infratentorial region of brain
XA34M4 – Reticular formation
XA5097 – Pyramid
XA5KN2 – Olives
XA5KS6 – Midbrain
XA9CM4 – Pons

Foundation children elsewhere

XA1804 – Fourth ventricle of the brain
XA1B86 – Choroid plexus of fourth ventricle

Sibling codes

XA08F7 – Intracranial site, not elsewhere classified
XA1CW2 – Cerebellum
XA1M33 – Cerebrum
XA26E8 – Cerebral ventricle
XA8733 – Limbic system

Foundation entity

Brainstem – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/282738158

Part of: XA9738: Brain › XA3JU6: Central nervous system › X: Extension Codes