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tegmentum mesencephali

The tegmentum mesencephali is the major part of the mesencephalon or midbrain that extends from the substantia nigra to the level of the cerebral aqueduct. Tegmentum, more generally means 'roof or covering'.

General

brain structure

References

Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995

Component-of

mesencephalon (midbrain)

Components

lateral dorsal tegmental nucleus periaqueductal gray ventral tegmental area

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