pontomedullära
Pontomedullära refers to a region located posterior to the pons in the brainstem. It is situated at the caudal and dorsal aspects of the pons, marking the transition zone towards the medulla oblongata. This area is characterized by a complex arrangement of nuclei and tracts, contributing to the connectivity of the brainstem.
The pontomedullary region is an essential zone for the transfer and integration of signals from the brain
Anatomically, the pontomedullary region contains multiple nuclei, including the nucleus paragigantocellularis and the nucleus of the
Damage to the pontomedullary region can lead to various neurological and autonomic dysfunction. This can include