Mesencephalon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007199",
  "term": "Mesencephalon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The middle part of the three primary brain vesicles that develop from the neural tube in a vertebrate embryo. It is situated between the forebrain (prosencephalon) and the hindbrain (rhombencephalon) and develops into structures such as the tectum and tegmentum. In adults, this region is associated with functions including motor movement, particularly of the eye, and auditory and visual processing.",
  "synonyms": [
    "midbrain"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "neural tube",
    "vertebrate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 777 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mesencephalon/"
}