crus cerebri
anatomy
Also known as: crura cerebri
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midbrain
- In midbrain
…within the midbrain are the crus cerebri, tracts made up of neurons that connect the cerebral hemispheres to the cerebellum. The midbrain also contains a portion of the reticular formation, a neural network that is involved in arousal and alertness. Cranial nerves in the midbrain that stimulate the muscles controlling…
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nervous system
- In human nervous system: Pons
These massive crossed fibers, called crus cerebri, form the middle cerebellar peduncle and serve as the bridge that connects each cerebral hemisphere with the opposite half of the cerebellum. The fibers originating from the cerebral cortex constitute the corticopontine tract.
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