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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


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