Pons function

• 1 Anatomical Position • 2 External Anatomy • 2.1 Anterior Surface • 2.2 Posterior Surface • 3 Internal Anatomy • 4 Cranial Nerve Nuclei • 5 Vasculature • 6 Clinical Relevance – Cerebellopontine Angle Syndrome The pons is the largest part of the brainstem, located above the pons is Latin for bridge). The pons develops from the embryonic metencephalon (part of the hindbrain, developed from the rhombencephalon), alongside the cerebellum. In this article, we will look at the anatomy of the pons – its location, structure and function, blood supply and clinical relevance. Anatomical Position The pons is a horseshoe-shaped collection of nerve fibres located in the anterior part of the Its anatomical relations are as follows: • Posteriorly – the cerebellum, separated by the fourth ventricle. • Inferiorly – the medulla oblongata. • Superiorly – the midbrain lies immediately above the pons. External Anatomy Anterior Surface The anterior or ventral surface of the pons is marked by a bulging formed by the transverse pontocerebellar fibres. These fibres wrap around the otherwise vertically oriented brainstem. It measures around 2.5 cm in adults. The basilar groove demarcates the midline of the ventral surface and is where the basilar artery is located. The pontomedullary junction is an important anatomical landmark defined by the angle between the lower border of the pons and the superior border of the medulla. Several cranial nerves originate from the ventral surface of the pons: • ...

Another primary function of the pons is to connect the forebrain with the hindbrain. It connects the cerebrum to the cerebellum through the cerebral peduncle. The cerebral peduncle is the anterior portion of the midbrain that consists of large nerve tracts. The pons relays sensory information between the cerebrum and cerebellum. Functions under the control of the cerebellum include fine motor coordination and control, balance, equilibrium, muscle tone, fine motor coordination, and a sense of body position. Pons Injury Damage to the pons can result in serious problems as this brain area is important for connecting areas of the brain that control autonomic functions and movement. Injury to the pons may result in sleep disturbances, sensory problems, arousal dysfunction and coma. Locked-in syndrome is a condition resulting from damage to nerve pathways in the pons that connect the cerebrum, Bailey, Regina. "Where in the Brain Is the Pons." ThoughtCo, Apr. 5, 2023, thoughtco.com/anatomy-of-the-brain-pons-373227. Bailey, Regina. (2023, April 5). Where in the Brain Is the Pons. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/anatomy-of-the-brain-pons-373227 Bailey, Regina. "Where in the Brain Is the Pons." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/anatomy-of-the-brain-pons-373227 (accessed June 16, 2023). When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferen...

Your Your pons handles all of your unconscious movements and processes. These cycles include everything from your sleeping to your breathing. Multiple nerve points in your pons also control your muscles and affect your head and facial nerves. Pons Anatomy: What Is the Pons? The pons is positioned between your midbrain and medulla oblongata. There are two subsections of your pons, the ventral and the dorsal. The ventral portion. This section of your pons contains the pontine nuclei and crossing fibers. The dorsal portion. This section of the pons is also known as the The pons is home to four of your twelve cranial nerves. The nerves found in your pons help you chew, blink, focus your vision, balance, produce tears, hear, and make facial expressions. Where is the pons located? The pons is located in your brainstem. This is the lower part of your brain in front of your cerebellum. The pons connects to your What Does the Pons Do? The pons is a host to many The relay system in your The pons is essential in sending information to your body, giving you sensory cues and motor information. This means the pons can help you taste, touch, and communicate. Regulates your breathing. The pneumotaxic center is a bundle of nerve cells in your pons. They play an essential role in regulating your breathing. This bundle of nerves handles how much air you breathe and how often you take another breath. The pons ensures you get enough Regulates your sleep and wake cycles. Deep Experiencing senso...

Overview What is the brainstem? The brainstem is the stalklike part of your brain that connects your brain to your spinal cord (column of nerve tissue that runs down your spine). It sits toward the bottom of your brain and is part of your central Your brainstem helps regulate some body functions, including your breathing and Function What does the brainstem do? Your brainstem sends messages between your brain and other parts of your body. Your brainstem helps coordinate the messages that regulate: • Balance. • • Breathing. • Facial sensations. • • Heart rhythms. • Swallowing. Your brainstem also contains 10 of the 12 cranial nerves (nerves that start in your brain). These nerves control your facial movements, sensations and taste. How does your brainstem perform with your brain? Your brain has three parts that work together. Each part does specific jobs to help you process information, move and function. Your brainstem is one of these three parts. It regulates many of the body functions that feel “automatic,” like breathing or swallowing. Anatomy What are the parts of the brainstem? Your brainstem consists of three parts: • Midbrain: The top part of the brainstem is crucial for regulating eye movements. • Pons: The middle portion of the brainstem coordinates facial movements, hearing and balance. • Medulla oblongata : The bottom part of the brainstem helps regulate your breathing, heart rhythms, blood pressure and swallowing. Your brainstem also contains your reticular act...

The sooner you respond to and get emergency treatment for a possible stroke, the better your chances for recovery will be. Remember the acronym FAST: • F: Is your face drooping? • A: Can you raise both arms evenly? • S: Are you slurring your words or having trouble speaking? • T: Did you answer yes to any one of these questions? Then it's time to call 911. Treatment of Pons Stroke A stroke is an emergency that needs immediate medical attention. In 2018, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association issued guidelines for stroke treatment. The guidelines strongly recommend using tPA in patients who are eligible.However, providers need to evaluate each patient carefully before using the drug.Factors that help determine if a patient can get the treatment include: • Age • Blood sugar levels • In some patients, tPA can be used up to 4.5 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Recovery Timeline Many patients can make a full recovery from a potion stroke, though others may have permanent problems with motor function. • Eating a nutritious and balanced diet • Losing weight if needed to be at a weight that supports your health • Getting regular exercise • Limiting your intake of alcohol • • Managing chronic health conditions (for example, if you have diabetes, you are two times more likely to have a stroke than people who do not have the condition). This type of stroke is diagnosed with a neurologic examination and imaging tests. Some can be treated with a clot-di...

Your pons is a part of your brainstem, a structure that links your brain to your spinal cord. It handles unconscious processes and jobs, such as your sleep-wake cycle and breathing. It also contains several junction points for nerves that control muscles and carry information from senses in your head and face. Overview What is the pons? Your pons is the second-lowest section of your Your pons is a key merging point for several of your cranial nerves, which are nerves with direct connections to your brain. Those nerve connections are vital, helping with several of the senses on or in your head, plus your ability to move various parts of your face and mouth. Function What is the function of the pons? Your pons is a part of your brainstem, which links your brain to your spinal cord. That makes your pons a vital section of your Key jobs Your pons handles several important jobs on its own. • It influences your sleep cycle. Your pons sets your body’s level of alertness when you wake up. • It manages pain signals. Your pons relays and regulates the signals that give you the sensation of pain from anywhere in your body below your neck. • It works with other brain structures. Your pons is a key connection point to your cerebellum, another key part of your brain that handles balance and movement. It also works cooperatively with other parts of your brainstem that manage your breathing. Cranial nerve connections In addition, your pons contains several key junctions for four of your 1...

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