| Name: | midbrain |
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| Synonyms: | mesencephalon |
| Definition: | The brain region between the forebrain anteriorly and the hindbrain posteriorly, including the tectum dorsally and the midbrain tegmentum ventrally. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000128] |
| Name: | ventricular zone |
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| Synonyms: | ventricular zones |
| Definition: | Proliferative region that is part of the ventricular system. The cells directly face the ventricle. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001083] |