Difference between Mid brain and Hind brain
Difference between Mid brain and Hind brain are in tabular form below –
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Mid brain |
Hind brain |
1. | The part which connects the cerebellum and pons with the forebrain, And develops from mesencephalon is referred as Mid brain. | The part which occupies the posterior fossa of cranial cavity is referred as Hind brain. |
2. | Mid brain is located in the middle of the brain. | Hind brain is located at the back of the brain. |
3. | Midbrain includes some structures such as the inferior colliculus, the tectum, the superior colliculus, and the substantia nigra. | Hindbrain includes some structures such as the cerebellum, the pons and the medulla. |
4. | The superior colliculus and the inferior colliculus are important parts of the hind brain. | Medulla is a very important part of the hind brain. |
5. | Mid brain involves following functions:
Connects thalamus and periphery, It produces Dopamine, Plays role in habituation and motivation, associated with the hearing and motor control.
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Hind brain involves following functions:
Heart rate, body movement, sleep and alertness, swallowing and breathing. |