The anterior of two brain vesicles formed by specialization of the rhombencephalon in the developing embryo. It gives rise to cerebellum and pons.

Local Unique Identifier

0000741

Parts

• hog:0000326 lateral wall metencephalon
• hog:0000672 rhombomere
• hog:0000770 roof plate metencephalon
• hog:0000784 floor plate metencephalon

Relation BFO:0000050 part of

hog:0000070