桥脑（拉丁语: Pons）是脑干的一部分，在人和两足动物位于中脑下方、延脑上方、小脑前方。
桥脑在延脑的上方和小脑前方，它位于延髓与中脑的大脑脚之间，前后缘有横沟为界；外形呈白色弓状的横隆凸；内部有大量的横走的神经纤维，连接左、右小脑半球，并有许多纵走的神经纤维束，联系端脑、间脑、中脑、延髓和脊髓，在神经纤维束之间有许多神经核。
桥脑对于睡眠具有调节和控制的作用，也是小脑与其他脑区的联络桥梁。
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Location and topography of Pons(Animation)
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Scheme showing the connections of the several parts of the brain
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Superficial dissection of brainstem, lateral view
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Superficial dissection of brainstem, ventral view
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Axial section of the pons, at its upper part
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Hind- and mid-brains; posterolateral view
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Median sagittal section of brain
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Human cerebrum lateral view
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Nuclei of the pons and brainstem
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Cerebrum. Deep dissection. Inferior dissection.
参考文献[编辑]
Saladin Kenneth S.(2007) Anatomy & physiology the unity of form and function. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill
外部链接[编辑]
Location and topography of Pons(Animation)
Scheme showing the connections of the several parts of the brain
Superficial dissection of brainstem, lateral view
Superficial dissection of brainstem, ventral view
Axial section of the pons, at its upper part
Hind- and mid-brains; posterolateral view
Median sagittal section of brain
Human cerebrum lateral view
Nuclei of the pons and brainstem
Cerebrum. Deep dissection. Inferior dissection.
