isthmus of the hindbrain
The term isthmus of the hindbrain refers to a composite substructure of pontine tegmentum at its junction with the midbrain. It includes the superior medullary velum, the superior cerebellar peduncle and the decussation of the trochlear nerve ( Carpenter-1983 ).
Also known as: isthmus of the hindbrain, Isthmus rhombencephali, isthmus of rhombencephalon, isthmus of pons, pretrigeminal level of pons, isthmus of brainstem, Isthmus-1
NeuroNames ID: 1232