Anatomy & Physiology of Brain Stem (Part 2: Pons)
Channel: PEBC Drive
Date: 11/04/2020

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In this video, we explain you about anatomy and physiology of Pons.
The reference material used to make video is: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson. 



Pons is part of brain stem, present superior to medulla, inferior to mid brain and anterior to cerebellum. 



Pons means a bridge. As the name denotes, it connects other areas of brain. 



Neurons extending from cerebral cortex to pons makes corticopontine tract. 



Pons is connected to cerebellum by middle cerebral peduncle.
Pons has vestibular nuclei, which is part of equilibrium pathways from inner ear to brain. 



Pons has also respiratory nuclei. Along with rhythmicity area of medulla, pons controls basal respiratory rhythm. 



Pons also contains nuclei for cranial nerve number V, VI,VII, and VIII.