Definitions for: Hindbrain


[n] the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and pons and medulla oblongata



Webster (1913) Definition: Hind"brain`, n. [Hind, adj. + brain.] (Anat.)
The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain,
including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes
restricted to the epencephalon only.

Synonyms: rhombencephalon

See Also: brain, bulb, cerebellum, encephalon, medulla, medulla oblongata, metencephalon, myelencephalon, neural structure, pons, pons Varolii

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