| Brain: Basilar part of pons | ||
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| Brainstem -- basis pontis not labeled, but is visible at bottom | ||
| Latin | pars basilaris pontis | |
| Gray's | subject #187 785 | |
| NeuroNames | hier-612 | |
The basis pontis is the anterior portion of the pons.
Clinical significance
Infarction in this region can impair functioning.[1]
The basis pontis undergoes demyelination in the condition known as central pontine myelinolysis. This condition is due to the rapid intravenous correction of hyponatremia.
References
External links
- http://isc.temple.edu/neuroanatomy/lab/atlas/pmjdc/
- http://pathcuric1.swmed.edu/PathDemo/cns1/cns1140.htm
- http://isc.temple.edu/neuroanatomy/lab/atlas/panfc/
- http://www.sci.uidaho.edu/med532/pons.htm
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