Pons

Learning objectives 

  • To appreciate the internal neural components of pons, especially facial nucleus, abducent nucleus, nuclei of trigeminal nerve
  • To appreciate the position of facial colliculus and reasons for it 
  • To draw section of pons at facial colliculus and at main sensory nucleus of trigeminal nucleus 
  • To list the functions of the pons and clinical manifestations of pontine lesions