Question

Which of the following is not true for midbrain?

• A. Medulla is located on the dorsal side of midbrain
• B. It is part of the brainstem
• C. cerebral aqueduct passes through it
• D. located between hypothalamus and pons

Answer 1

The correct option is A Medulla is located on the dorsal side of midbrain

The midbrain is located between the hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of the hindbrain. A canal called the cerebral aqueduct passess through the midbrain. The dorsal portion of the midbrain consists mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called corpora quadrigemina. Midbrain along with pons and medulla regions of the hindbrain form the brainstem.