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| − | The '''Brain stem''' is the most [[dorsal]] subdivision of the [[brain]] in the [[central nervous system]]. It is the primary conduit for incoming [[sensory]] information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the [[medulla]], [[pons]] and [[midbrain]]. | + | The '''Brain stem''' is the most [[dorsal]] subdivision of the [[brain]] in the [[central nervous system]]. It is the primary conduit for incoming [[sensory]] information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the [[medulla]], [[pons]] and [[midbrain]]. In [[mammal]]s, as opposed to other organisms, it is bifurcated by the [[medulla]], although the reason is not fully understood. |
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Revision as of 19:17, August 23, 2007
The Brain stem is the most dorsal subdivision of the brain in the central nervous system. It is the primary conduit for incoming sensory information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the medulla, pons and midbrain. In mammals, as opposed to other organisms, it is bifurcated by the medulla, although the reason is not fully understood.
References
- Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6.
