A Medley of Midbrain Maladies: A Brief Review of Midbrain Anatomy and Syndromology for Radiologists

The midbrain represents the uppermost portion of the brainstem, containing numerous important nuclei and white matter tracts, most of which are involved in motor control, as well as the auditory and visual pathways. Notable midbrain nuclei include the superior and inferior colliculus nuclei, red nuc...

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Main Authors: Kathleen Ruchalski, Gasser M. Hathout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Radiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/258524