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A review
THE ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF THE BRAINSTEM
Medulla OblongataAscending and descending tractsConnect spinal cord with the brainSome tracts cross over in medullaReticular formation - controls consciousnessReflex centers
MIDBRAINReflex centerControls movement of head and eyeball (visual stimuli)Controls movement of head and trunk (auditory stimuli) PONSConnects spinal cord with brainHelps control breathing
A review
THE ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF CEREBELLUM
CEREBELLUM
Functions
– coordinating muscular movements
– maintaining posture
– maintaining balance
