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MeSH Heading: Pons
Tree Number(s): A08.186.211.132.810.428.600
Unique ID: D011149
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011149
Scope Note: The front part of the hindbrain (RHOMBENCEPHALON) that lies between the MEDULLA and the midbrain (MESENCEPHALON) ventral to the cerebellum. It is composed of two parts, the dorsal and the ventral. The pons serves as a relay station for neural pathways between the CEREBELLUM to the CEREBRUM.
Entry Term(s): Pons Varolii; Ponte
NLM Classification #: WL 310
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2015/06/22

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