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Hindbrain

The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.

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Metencephalon 76% connected

The posterior part of the brain, including the medulla; the afterbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to meten.

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Brain 70% connected

The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous…

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Encephalon 70% connected

The contents of the cranium; the brain.

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Cerebellum 70% connected

The large lobe of the hind brain in front of and above the medulla; the little brain. It controls combined muscular action. See Brain.

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Myelencephalon 70% connected

The brain and spinal cord; the cerebro-spinal axis; the neuron. Sometimes abbreviated to myelencephal.

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