Point 19


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Point 19. Trochlear Nucleus (CN IV)

The trochlear nucleus lies ventral to the cerebral aqueduct at levels #8 (rostral pons or isthmus) and #9 (caudal midbrain; inferior collicular level). The nucleus lies on top of our old friend the MLF.

Level 8. Transition Between Pons and Midbrain

Level 9. Transition Between Pons and Midbrain

Brainstem - Dorsal View

Brainstem - Lateral View