TEGMENTUM

Tegmentum

The tegmentum is a general area within the brainstem. It is located between the ventricular system and distinctive basal or ventral structures at each level. It forms the floor of the midbrain whereas the tectum forms the ceiling.

The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Tegmentum
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

tegmentum

Noun

  1. The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey
  2. Containing the following nuclei: red nucleus, substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area


The above text is a snippet from Wiktionary: tegmentum
and as such is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

Need help with a clue?
Try your search in the crossword dictionary!