Pons

Introduction

• Middle, thickened part of the brainstem
• Between the midbrain and the medulla oblongata
• Along the upper half of the basilar part of the occipital bone
• Size : 4 cm wide
            3 cm high
• Anterior convexity
   
  • Lateral view
  • Anterior view of the brainstem and cerebellum
• Separated from the cerebellum by the fourth ventricle
• Connected to the cerebellum via the middle cerebellar peduncles
  • Midsagittal section
  • Lateral view