Human Anatomy - Kotsan I. Y. 2009

Brain
Hindbrain

The hindbrain (metencephalon) consists of two parts: the Pons and the Cerebellum. The cavity of the hindbrain is the Fourth ventricle, which is also the cavity of the Medulla Oblongata.



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