midbrain

Term ID

ZFA:0000128

Synonyms

mesencephalon

Definition

The brain region between the forebrain anteriorly and the hindbrain posteriorly, including the tectum dorsally and the midbrain tegmentum ventrally. (1)

Appears at

Segmentation:10-13 somites (14.0h-16.0h)

Evident until

Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)

References

TAO:0000128

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develops from: midbrain neural tube

midbrain neural tube Show first 5 Terms
is part of: brain

brain Show first 5 Terms
has parts: lateral wall midbrain region MeL MeLc MeLm MeLr ... Show All 17 Terms

lateral wall midbrain region MeL MeLc MeLm MeLr MeM MeM1 midbrain nucleus optic tectum region of the nucleus of the medial longitudinal fascicle rhombencephalic octavolateral efferent neuron somatomotor neuron tectal ventricle tegmentum torus longitudinalis torus semicircularis ventro-caudal cluster Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

multi-tissue structure Show first 5 Terms

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