Caudal Midbrain

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Figure 18—16.Transverse section through the caudal midbrain at two levels: The trochlear nucleus is present on the left. More caudally, on the right, the caudal colliculus is obvious. Mesencephalic aqueduct surrounded by periaqueductal gray matter is a characteristic feature of the midbrain. Overlapping pons is evident ventrally. (Luxol Fast Blue – Cresyl Violet stain.)

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