The region of the midbrain. Anatomy and peculiarities of its presentation in sonography.
The anatomy of the midbrain region as being presented by means of sonography is analysed. The investigation is based upon sonograms of 150 newborns and infants as well as on anatomical dissections of brains of adults and children. Characteristics of sonography which are relevant for the disposition of structures are being discussed.
D001933:Brain Stem / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014463:Ultrasonography