midbrains
Brain's middle sections
Midbrains is the plural of midbrain, the middle section of the brain stem connecting the forebrain to the hindbrain.
The midbrain processes visual and auditory information and controls eye movement and other motor functions.
The plural appears mainly in comparative anatomy or when discussing multiple specimens: The researchers examined the midbrains of several primate species.
Midbrain gray matter region
- aqueduct of SylviusMidbrain cerebrospinal fluid passage
- superior colliculusMidbrain visual processing nucleus
- inferior colliculusMidbrain auditory relay nucleus
- neural tubeEmbryonic nervous system precursor
Reward-linked neural messenger
- movementChange in position
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- rewardPayment for service
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
eye movement · reflexes · muscle tone · posture · alertness · pupil response · startle response · sleep-wake
Neurological disorder causing tremors
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
- bradykinesiaPathological movement slowness
- neurodegenerationProgressive loss of neurons
Embryonic nervous system precursor
- embryologyStudy of prenatal development
- neurogenesisNew nerve cell formation
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- fetal developmentUnborn offspring's growth process
Visualizing nervous system structure
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- animal modelsSpecies used in research
- electrophysiologyBiology's electrical activity science
periaqueductal gray
Midbrain gray matter region
- aqueduct of SylviusMidbrain cerebrospinal fluid passage
- superior colliculusMidbrain visual processing nucleus
- inferior colliculusMidbrain auditory relay nucleus
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
motivation · eye movement · reflexes · muscle tone · posture · alertness · pupil response · startle response · sleep-wake · attention
Parkinson's disease
Neurological disorder causing tremors
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- rigidityState of being unbending
- bradykinesiaPathological movement slowness
neurodegeneration · dementia · movement disorder · gait disturbance
neural tube
Embryonic nervous system precursor
- embryologyStudy of prenatal development
- neurogenesisNew nerve cell formation
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
fetal development · morphogenesis · neurodevelopment · congenital
neuroimaging
Visualizing nervous system structure
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- dissectionAnatomical cutting and examination
- animal modelsSpecies used in research
midbrainsforebrains
Frontal neural masses
hindbrains · cerebral cortex · cerebrum · neocortex · medulla oblongata