Term Name:	hindbrain formation
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Definition:	The process that gives rise to the hindbrain. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The hindbrain is the region consisting of the medulla, pons and cerebellum. Areas of the hindbrain control motor and autonomic functions.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0021576]    QuickGO    AmiGO