Question

Midbrain is located between

• A. Thalamus/hypothalamus of forebrain and pons varolii of hindbrain
• B. Thalamus/hypothalamus of forebrain and medulla of hindbrain
• C. Olfactory lobe of forebrain and pons varolii of hindbrain
• D. Olfactory lobe of forebrain and medulla of hindbrain

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The brain stem consists of midbrain and hindbrain. Midbrain is located in between the thalamus/hypothalamus (of the forebrain) and pons (of hindbrain). Cerebral aqueduct passes through the midbrain. The dorsal portion of the midbrain mainly consists of 4 round swellings (lobes). These are termed as Corpora quadrigemina. Midbrain receives tactile and visual responses.