Anatomy

Metencephalon

The anterior portion of the developing hindbrain. It gives rise to the CEREBELLUM and the PONS.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The anterior portion of the developing hindbrain. It gives rise to the CEREBELLUM and the PONS.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Metencephalons

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2000; use PONS 1987-1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Pons (1987-1999)

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  1. A08w.186w.211w.132w.810w.428w

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NLM Classification

WL 310

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metencephalon. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020540. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020540
  2. Metencephalon. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metencephalon
  3. Metencephalon. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1500793