Pons

Intro

Figure 16a:	Forebrain | Hindbrain | Midbrain
Figure 16b:	Cerebellum | Medulla | Pons | Reticular Formation | Thalamus

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Part 2: Matching Self-Test: 16a | 16b
Part 3: Multiple-Choice Self-Test

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The Pons (meaning "bridge") lies above the medulla, and is so named because many axons cross sides within this region of the hindbrain.