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Hindbrain

Hindbrain

(Science: anatomy) The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.

Origin: hind, adj. _ brain.


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Newborn brain development

... a good source on newborn brain development? I know once an newborn is born they do not make voluntary actions. Their actions are controlled by the hindbrain until the limbic system and cerebral cortex have stronger neurological connections from myelin around the neuron and connections with synapses ...

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by TheCaliforniaLife
Thu Sep 21, 2006 6:53 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Newborn brain development
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embryo

... model?,,,,(we make a model of an embryo in an upcoming lab..so I guess this refers to "real life") 1)Allantois 2)Pharyngeal pouch 3)Hindbrain 4)Aortic arch 5)Common cardinal vein Thank you very much biology_06er

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by biology_06er
Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:20 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: embryo
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