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CROSS SECTIONAL
ANATOMY OF BRAIN
STEM
PRESENTER – Dr. R.S.K. Karthik, 2nd year
M.Ch resident
MODERATOR –Dr. M.V. Vijayasekhar , MS
M.Ch , Professor and HoD
Brainstem
Overview
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Ventral – Lateral View
Midbrain
Cerebral peduncles
Pons
Basis pontis
Medulla
Pyramid Olive
Corticospinal
tract descends
throughout 
movement
Reticular
formation
descends
throughout 
movement
ascends
throughout 
arousal
Ventral – Dorsal Organization
(anterior - posterior)
Basis
Large anterior fiber tracts:
cerebral peduncles, crossing
pontine fibers, pyramids
Ventral – Dorsal Organization
Tegmentum
Anterior cell body-rich
areas, floor of brainstem:
red nuclei, substantia
nigra, reticular formation
Ventral – Dorsal Organization
Tectum
Roof of the
brainstem: superior
colliculi, inferior
colliculi: corpus
quadrigemina
Cerebellum
Cuneatus, gracilis
(medulla)
Ventral – Dorsal Organization
Basis Tegmentum
Tectum
Vertical Columns of
Cranial Nerves
Internal Columns of Nuclei
III, IV, VI, XII
V, VII, N. ambiguus, XII
EW, Salivatory, DMN X
V, VII, IX, X
N. Solitary tract
VIII
Subdivisions of Vertical
Columns
• Motor nuclei
– Somatic motor
• closest to midline
• eyes, tongue
• CN III, IV, VI, XII
– Branchial motor
• Lateral position
• Branchial arches: chewing,
expression, middle ear, pharynx,
larynx, sternomastoic, trapezius
• CN V, VII, XI
• N. ambiguus (IX, X)
– Visceral motor
• ventral / ventrolateral
• Parasympathetic: glands, smooth
muscle, heart, lungs, GI above
splenic flexure
• Edinger-Westfall (III)
• Sup. & Inf. salivatory (VII)
• Dorsal motor nucleus of X
• Sensory nuclei
– General sensory
• lateral to branchial motor
• Face, sinuses, meninges
• All modalities
• CN V mainly
• Also CN VII, IX, X
– Visceral sensory
• lateral to visceral motor
• Taste; cardiorespiratory, GI info
• N. of the solitary tract (CN VII,
IX, X)
– Special sensory
• furthest lateral
• Balance; hearing
• CN VIII (vestibular)
• CN VIII (cochlear)
Brainstem
Overview
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
.
Internal Structure of Medulla
Cross section at three levels
• Level of pyramidal decussation
• Level of lemniscal decussation
• Level of inferior olivary nuclei
Level of Pyramidal
Decussation
Pyramidal tract
Lateral corticospinal tract
75 – 90%
Anterior corticospinal tract -- fibers to innervate muscles of trunk
Spinal
nucleus
of V
From pons
to C4
Gracile
nucleus
Contralateral movement
Internal Structure of Medulla
Cross section at three levels
• Level of pyramidal decussation
• Level of lemniscal decussation
• Level of inferior olivary nuclei
Level of Lemniscal
Decussation
Medial lemniscus
Carries 2nd order sensory
neurons to VPL thalamus
Gracile nucleus
Cuneate
nucleus
Internal arcuate
fibers
MLF
Pyramids
Position & vibration sense
Internal Structure of Medulla
Cross section at three levels
• Level of pyramidal decussation
• Level of lemniscal decussation
• Level of inferior olivary nuclei
Level of Inferior Olives
Inferior cerebellar
peduncle =
Restiform body
Inferior olivary
nuclei
Relay between cortex,
vestibular nuclei,
cerebellum, basal ganglia,
and dorsal column nuclei
MLF
Vestibular nuclei
Medial Inferior
Hypoglossal nucleus
CN XII
Arcuate nuclei  pontine nuclei
Cranial Nerves of the Medulla
Vestibular nuclei
CN XII
Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Dorsal motor
nucleus of X
CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Posterior 1/3 of
the tongue
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Posterior 1/3 of
the tongue
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Sensation behind
ear
CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
Stylopharyngeus
(lifts pharynx)
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Posterior 1/3 of
the tongue
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Sensation behind
ear
CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
Stylopharyngeus
(lifts pharynx)
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Posterior 1/3 of
the tongue
Inf. salivatory
nucleus
Parotid gland,
parasympathetic
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Sensation behind
ear
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
“Wanderer”
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Taste, epiglottis
Cardiorespiratory
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
“Wanderer”
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Taste, epiglottis
Cardiorespiratory
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Ear
“Wanderer”
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
Pharynx
Larynx
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Taste, epiglottis
Cardiorespiratory
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Ear
“Wanderer”
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
Pharynx
Larynx
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Taste, epiglottis
Cardiorespiratory
Dorsal motor
nucleus of X
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Ear
“Wanderer”
CN X: Vagus Nerve
N. ambiguus
Motor nucleus for
CN IX, X & XI
Pharynx
Larynx
N. solitarious
Sensory nucleus
for
CN VII, IX, X
Taste, epiglottis
Cardiorespiratory
Dorsal motor
nucleus of X
Parasympathetic,
preganglionic
Spinal
trigeminal tract
CN V, VII, IX, X
Ear
“Wanderer”
Brainstem
Overview
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Pons
Landmarks
Basis pontis
4th ventricle
Cerebellum and Middle
cerebellar peduncle
Cranial Nerves
V, VI, VII, VIII
Pontine Nuclei
Pontine nuclei
Project to cerebellum
Continuation of arcuate
nuclei (over pyramids)
Input (ipsilateral)
Motor cortex
Sensory cortex
Association cortex
Cingulate cortex
Output (contralateral)
Transverse crossing
via middle cerebellar
peduncle to cerebellum
Internal Structure of the Pons
Cross section at three levels
• Level of facial nucleus (CN VII)
• Level of middle cerebellar peduncle
• Level of locus ceruleus
Pons
Descending upper motor neurons
Connection of pons to
cerebellum
Restiform body (inf.
cerebellar peduncle)
Middle cerebellar peduncle
Medial lemniscus
Ascending 2nd order
sensory neurons
4th Ventricle
Cranial Nerves of Lower
Pons
CN VIII – Vestibular Nuclei
Pure sensory  lateral location
Balance
Posterior view:
Cerebullum cut away
Cranial Nerves of Lower
Pons
CN VIII –
Vestibular Nuclei
(Cochlear Nuclei)
Cranial Nerves of Lower
Pons
CN VII nucleus – Facial nerve
Muscles of face
At a slightly higher level
CN VI nucleus – Abducens
nerve
Abduction of eye
Longest, most vulnerable CN
Cranial Nerves of Lower
Pons
CN VII nucleus - Facial nerve
Muscles of face
Cranial Nerves of Lower
Pons
CN VI nucleus – Abducens
nerve
Abduction of eye
Internal Structure of the Pons
Cross section at three levels
• Level of facial nucleus (CN VII)
• Level of middle cerebellar peduncle
• Level of locus ceruleus
Anterior view
Mid Pons
4th Ventricle
Middle cerebellar
peduncle
Corticospinal tract,
corticobulbar tract,
corticopontine fibers
Descending fibers
Mid Pons
4th Ventricle
Middle cerebellar
peduncle
Pontine nuclei in basis
Mid Pons
Pontine nuclei
Trapezoid body – transverse fibers in pontine tegmentum
from cochlear
nucleus
hearing
Lateral lemniscus
Mid Pons
Pontine nuclei
Lateral lemniscus
Medial lemniscus fibers
from dorsal column
(position and vibration)
Trigeminal
tract pain,
temperature,
touch from
contralateral
face
Lemniscal sensory system – in tegmentum of the pons
Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons
4th Ventricle
CN V
Motor trigeminal
nucleus
Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons
4th Ventricle
CN V
Motor trigeminal
nucleus
Principal trigeminal sensory nucleus
Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons
4th Ventricle
CN V
Motor trigeminal
nucleus
Principal trigeminal sensory nucleus
Trigeminal
fascicles
Trigeminal
nerve
Internal Structure of the Pons
Cross section at three levels
• Level of facial nucleus (CN VII)
• Level of middle cerebellar peduncle
• Level of locus ceruleus
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduct
Superior cerebellar
peduncle decussation
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc
Superior cerebellar
peduncle
Descending upper motor neurons
Transverse
ponto-cerebellar
fibers
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc
MLF
Periaqueductal gray matter
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc
MLF
Locus ceruleus
Primary source of
noradrenergic
innervation to the
brain
Neurons contain
melanin
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc
MLF
Parabrachial Nucleus
Also release
catecholamines
Neurons also
contain melanin
Upper Pons
4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc
MLF
Pediculopontine Nucleus
Some neurons
release
acetylcholine
Other neurons
release glutamate
They assist in
learning and
voluntary motor
control,
e.g. locomotion,
saccadic eye
Brainstem
Overview
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Midbrain
Landmarks
Cerebral peduncles
Optic chiasm
Interpeduncular fossa
(Superior colliculi)
(Inferior colliculi)
(Superior cerebellar
peduncle)
Cranial Nerves
III, IV
Patterning of the Midbrain
External Structure of Midbrain
1. Optic chiasm
2. Interpeduncular fossa
3. Oculomotor nerve (CN III)
4. Trochlear nerve (CN IV)
5. Pons
6. Cerebral peduncles (crus
cerebri)
Ventral surface
(anterior)
External Structure of Midbrain
Quadrigeminal Plate
• Superior colliculus
• Inferior colliculus
Dorsal surface
Cerebellum removed
CN IV
Trochlear nerve
Cranial Nerves of the
Midbrain
Anterior exit
CN III (1)
CN VI (5)
Posterior exit
CN IV (2)
MLF - Medial longitudinal fasciculus (7)
Vestibular nuclei (6)
Pons (3)
Internal Structure of Midbrain
Cross section at two levels
• Level of inferior colliculus
• Level of superior colliculus
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
hearing
cerebral aqueduct
DORSAL
VENTRAL
cerebral
peduncles
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
Substantia
nigra
Melanin-containing cells that produce dopamine
Project to the basal ganglia
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
Substantia
nigra
Crus
cerebri
(cerebral
peduncle)
Basis
peduncularis
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
CN IV
Trochlear nerve
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
CN IV
Trochlear nerve
MLF
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
CN IV
MLF
Dorsal raphe nucleus – projects serotonergic fibers to
basal ganglia and throughout cortex
Lower Midbrain
Inferior colliculus
hearing
Mesencephalic
nucleus of V
analogous to
dorsal root
ganglion
but within
CNS
Internal Structure of Midbrain
Cross section at two levels
• Level of inferior colliculus
• Level of superior colliculus
Upper Midbrain
Superior colliculus
vision
Substantia nigra Crus cerebri
(cerebral
Upper Midbrain
Superior colliculus
vision
Medial geniculate body
hearing
Upper Midbrain
Vision
Superior colliculus 
Lateral geniculate body
Hearing
Inferior colliculus 
Medial geniculate body
Upper Midbrain
Superior colliculus
vision
Red nucleus – relay from cortex and cerebellum to
spinal cord, inferior olive, reticular formation, cerebellum
Controls arm movement
Cranial Nerves of Upper Midbrain
Superior colliculus
vision
Red nucleus
CN III Oculomotor
nucleus
Edinger Westfal
nucleus
Parasympathetic
to ciliary ganglion
Pupillary sphincter
ciliary muscles
Cranial Nerves of Upper Midbrain
Superior colliculus
vision
Red nucleus
Edinger Westfal
nucleus
MLF
CN III Oculomotor
nucleus
Innervation of Eye Muscles
Dorsal view
Cerebellum removed
Innervation of Eyes &
Muscles
Lacrimal gland (CN
VII)
Superior rectus
Inferior rectus Medial
rectus Inferior Oblique
(CN III)
Superior oblique (CN
IV)
Lateral rectus (CN
VI)
Parasympathetic: Edinger-Westfal (CN III)
Sympathetic: Superior Cervical Ganglion
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Brainstemppt

  • 1. CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY OF BRAIN STEM PRESENTER – Dr. R.S.K. Karthik, 2nd year M.Ch resident MODERATOR –Dr. M.V. Vijayasekhar , MS M.Ch , Professor and HoD
  • 3. Ventral – Lateral View Midbrain Cerebral peduncles Pons Basis pontis Medulla Pyramid Olive Corticospinal tract descends throughout  movement Reticular formation descends throughout  movement ascends throughout  arousal
  • 4. Ventral – Dorsal Organization (anterior - posterior) Basis Large anterior fiber tracts: cerebral peduncles, crossing pontine fibers, pyramids
  • 5. Ventral – Dorsal Organization Tegmentum Anterior cell body-rich areas, floor of brainstem: red nuclei, substantia nigra, reticular formation
  • 6. Ventral – Dorsal Organization Tectum Roof of the brainstem: superior colliculi, inferior colliculi: corpus quadrigemina Cerebellum Cuneatus, gracilis (medulla)
  • 7. Ventral – Dorsal Organization Basis Tegmentum Tectum
  • 9. Internal Columns of Nuclei III, IV, VI, XII V, VII, N. ambiguus, XII EW, Salivatory, DMN X V, VII, IX, X N. Solitary tract VIII
  • 10. Subdivisions of Vertical Columns • Motor nuclei – Somatic motor • closest to midline • eyes, tongue • CN III, IV, VI, XII – Branchial motor • Lateral position • Branchial arches: chewing, expression, middle ear, pharynx, larynx, sternomastoic, trapezius • CN V, VII, XI • N. ambiguus (IX, X) – Visceral motor • ventral / ventrolateral • Parasympathetic: glands, smooth muscle, heart, lungs, GI above splenic flexure • Edinger-Westfall (III) • Sup. & Inf. salivatory (VII) • Dorsal motor nucleus of X • Sensory nuclei – General sensory • lateral to branchial motor • Face, sinuses, meninges • All modalities • CN V mainly • Also CN VII, IX, X – Visceral sensory • lateral to visceral motor • Taste; cardiorespiratory, GI info • N. of the solitary tract (CN VII, IX, X) – Special sensory • furthest lateral • Balance; hearing • CN VIII (vestibular) • CN VIII (cochlear)
  • 12. Internal Structure of Medulla Cross section at three levels • Level of pyramidal decussation • Level of lemniscal decussation • Level of inferior olivary nuclei
  • 13. Level of Pyramidal Decussation Pyramidal tract Lateral corticospinal tract 75 – 90% Anterior corticospinal tract -- fibers to innervate muscles of trunk Spinal nucleus of V From pons to C4 Gracile nucleus Contralateral movement
  • 14. Internal Structure of Medulla Cross section at three levels • Level of pyramidal decussation • Level of lemniscal decussation • Level of inferior olivary nuclei
  • 15. Level of Lemniscal Decussation Medial lemniscus Carries 2nd order sensory neurons to VPL thalamus Gracile nucleus Cuneate nucleus Internal arcuate fibers MLF Pyramids Position & vibration sense
  • 16. Internal Structure of Medulla Cross section at three levels • Level of pyramidal decussation • Level of lemniscal decussation • Level of inferior olivary nuclei
  • 17. Level of Inferior Olives Inferior cerebellar peduncle = Restiform body Inferior olivary nuclei Relay between cortex, vestibular nuclei, cerebellum, basal ganglia, and dorsal column nuclei MLF Vestibular nuclei Medial Inferior Hypoglossal nucleus CN XII Arcuate nuclei  pontine nuclei
  • 18. Cranial Nerves of the Medulla Vestibular nuclei CN XII
  • 19. Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X
  • 20. Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X
  • 21. Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X
  • 22. Cranial Nuclei of the Medulla N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Dorsal motor nucleus of X
  • 23. CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X
  • 24. CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Posterior 1/3 of the tongue Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X
  • 25. CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Posterior 1/3 of the tongue Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Sensation behind ear
  • 26. CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI Stylopharyngeus (lifts pharynx) N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Posterior 1/3 of the tongue Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Sensation behind ear
  • 27. CN IX: Glossopharyngeal Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI Stylopharyngeus (lifts pharynx) N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Posterior 1/3 of the tongue Inf. salivatory nucleus Parotid gland, parasympathetic Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Sensation behind ear
  • 28. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X “Wanderer”
  • 29. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Taste, epiglottis Cardiorespiratory Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X “Wanderer”
  • 30. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Taste, epiglottis Cardiorespiratory Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Ear “Wanderer”
  • 31. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI Pharynx Larynx N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Taste, epiglottis Cardiorespiratory Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Ear “Wanderer”
  • 32. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI Pharynx Larynx N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Taste, epiglottis Cardiorespiratory Dorsal motor nucleus of X Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Ear “Wanderer”
  • 33. CN X: Vagus Nerve N. ambiguus Motor nucleus for CN IX, X & XI Pharynx Larynx N. solitarious Sensory nucleus for CN VII, IX, X Taste, epiglottis Cardiorespiratory Dorsal motor nucleus of X Parasympathetic, preganglionic Spinal trigeminal tract CN V, VII, IX, X Ear “Wanderer”
  • 35. Pons Landmarks Basis pontis 4th ventricle Cerebellum and Middle cerebellar peduncle Cranial Nerves V, VI, VII, VIII
  • 36. Pontine Nuclei Pontine nuclei Project to cerebellum Continuation of arcuate nuclei (over pyramids) Input (ipsilateral) Motor cortex Sensory cortex Association cortex Cingulate cortex Output (contralateral) Transverse crossing via middle cerebellar peduncle to cerebellum
  • 37. Internal Structure of the Pons Cross section at three levels • Level of facial nucleus (CN VII) • Level of middle cerebellar peduncle • Level of locus ceruleus
  • 38. Pons Descending upper motor neurons Connection of pons to cerebellum Restiform body (inf. cerebellar peduncle) Middle cerebellar peduncle Medial lemniscus Ascending 2nd order sensory neurons 4th Ventricle
  • 39. Cranial Nerves of Lower Pons CN VIII – Vestibular Nuclei Pure sensory  lateral location Balance Posterior view: Cerebullum cut away
  • 40. Cranial Nerves of Lower Pons CN VIII – Vestibular Nuclei (Cochlear Nuclei)
  • 41. Cranial Nerves of Lower Pons CN VII nucleus – Facial nerve Muscles of face At a slightly higher level CN VI nucleus – Abducens nerve Abduction of eye Longest, most vulnerable CN
  • 42. Cranial Nerves of Lower Pons CN VII nucleus - Facial nerve Muscles of face
  • 43. Cranial Nerves of Lower Pons CN VI nucleus – Abducens nerve Abduction of eye
  • 44. Internal Structure of the Pons Cross section at three levels • Level of facial nucleus (CN VII) • Level of middle cerebellar peduncle • Level of locus ceruleus Anterior view
  • 45. Mid Pons 4th Ventricle Middle cerebellar peduncle Corticospinal tract, corticobulbar tract, corticopontine fibers Descending fibers
  • 46. Mid Pons 4th Ventricle Middle cerebellar peduncle Pontine nuclei in basis
  • 47. Mid Pons Pontine nuclei Trapezoid body – transverse fibers in pontine tegmentum from cochlear nucleus hearing Lateral lemniscus
  • 48. Mid Pons Pontine nuclei Lateral lemniscus Medial lemniscus fibers from dorsal column (position and vibration) Trigeminal tract pain, temperature, touch from contralateral face Lemniscal sensory system – in tegmentum of the pons
  • 49. Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons 4th Ventricle CN V Motor trigeminal nucleus
  • 50. Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons 4th Ventricle CN V Motor trigeminal nucleus Principal trigeminal sensory nucleus
  • 51. Cranial Nerve of the Mid Pons 4th Ventricle CN V Motor trigeminal nucleus Principal trigeminal sensory nucleus Trigeminal fascicles Trigeminal nerve
  • 52. Internal Structure of the Pons Cross section at three levels • Level of facial nucleus (CN VII) • Level of middle cerebellar peduncle • Level of locus ceruleus
  • 53. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduct Superior cerebellar peduncle decussation
  • 54. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc Superior cerebellar peduncle Descending upper motor neurons Transverse ponto-cerebellar fibers
  • 55. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc MLF Periaqueductal gray matter
  • 56. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc MLF Locus ceruleus Primary source of noradrenergic innervation to the brain Neurons contain melanin
  • 57. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc MLF Parabrachial Nucleus Also release catecholamines Neurons also contain melanin
  • 58. Upper Pons 4th ventricle  cerebral aqueduc MLF Pediculopontine Nucleus Some neurons release acetylcholine Other neurons release glutamate They assist in learning and voluntary motor control, e.g. locomotion, saccadic eye
  • 60. Midbrain Landmarks Cerebral peduncles Optic chiasm Interpeduncular fossa (Superior colliculi) (Inferior colliculi) (Superior cerebellar peduncle) Cranial Nerves III, IV
  • 61. Patterning of the Midbrain
  • 62. External Structure of Midbrain 1. Optic chiasm 2. Interpeduncular fossa 3. Oculomotor nerve (CN III) 4. Trochlear nerve (CN IV) 5. Pons 6. Cerebral peduncles (crus cerebri) Ventral surface (anterior)
  • 63. External Structure of Midbrain Quadrigeminal Plate • Superior colliculus • Inferior colliculus Dorsal surface Cerebellum removed CN IV Trochlear nerve
  • 64. Cranial Nerves of the Midbrain Anterior exit CN III (1) CN VI (5) Posterior exit CN IV (2) MLF - Medial longitudinal fasciculus (7) Vestibular nuclei (6) Pons (3)
  • 65. Internal Structure of Midbrain Cross section at two levels • Level of inferior colliculus • Level of superior colliculus
  • 66. Lower Midbrain Inferior colliculus hearing cerebral aqueduct DORSAL VENTRAL cerebral peduncles
  • 67. Lower Midbrain Inferior colliculus Substantia nigra Melanin-containing cells that produce dopamine Project to the basal ganglia
  • 70. Lower Midbrain Inferior colliculus CN IV Trochlear nerve MLF
  • 71. Lower Midbrain Inferior colliculus CN IV MLF Dorsal raphe nucleus – projects serotonergic fibers to basal ganglia and throughout cortex
  • 72. Lower Midbrain Inferior colliculus hearing Mesencephalic nucleus of V analogous to dorsal root ganglion but within CNS
  • 73. Internal Structure of Midbrain Cross section at two levels • Level of inferior colliculus • Level of superior colliculus
  • 76. Upper Midbrain Vision Superior colliculus  Lateral geniculate body Hearing Inferior colliculus  Medial geniculate body
  • 77. Upper Midbrain Superior colliculus vision Red nucleus – relay from cortex and cerebellum to spinal cord, inferior olive, reticular formation, cerebellum Controls arm movement
  • 78. Cranial Nerves of Upper Midbrain Superior colliculus vision Red nucleus CN III Oculomotor nucleus Edinger Westfal nucleus Parasympathetic to ciliary ganglion Pupillary sphincter ciliary muscles
  • 79. Cranial Nerves of Upper Midbrain Superior colliculus vision Red nucleus Edinger Westfal nucleus MLF CN III Oculomotor nucleus
  • 80. Innervation of Eye Muscles Dorsal view Cerebellum removed
  • 81. Innervation of Eyes & Muscles Lacrimal gland (CN VII) Superior rectus Inferior rectus Medial rectus Inferior Oblique (CN III) Superior oblique (CN IV) Lateral rectus (CN VI) Parasympathetic: Edinger-Westfal (CN III) Sympathetic: Superior Cervical Ganglion