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Where is the midbrain located?


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Midbrain:

  1. The midbrain is the upper part of the brain stem and is the central connection between the brain and spinal cord.
  2. Midbrain is located between the hypothalamus of the forebrain and the pons of the hindbrain.
  3. The midbrain has three main parts: the superior colliculus, the cerebral peduncle, and the cerebral peduncle.
  4. The midbrain plays an important role in movement, especially eye movements, and auditory and visual processing.

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