metencephalon

The anterior part of the embryonic hindbrain, which gives rise to the cerebellum and pons.

The cerebellum and pons of the adult brain.

The afterbrain; the medulla oblongata as far as the pons Varolii: synonymous with myelencephalon of Huxleyand others, and macromyelon of Owen.

The cerebellar segment of the brain, the chief parts of which are the cerebellum and pons Varolii. Huxley. See cuts under brain and encephalon.

The posterior part of the brain, including the medulla; the afterbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to meten.