Cerebral Peduncle

**Definition:** Ventral portion of the mesencephalon including the MIDBRAIN TEGMENTUM; CRUS CEREBRI; and the PRETECTUM. It does not include tectum mesencephali and TROCHLEAR NERVE.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.186.211.132.659.413

**Synonyms:** - Cerebral Peduncles - Basis Pedunculi - Basis Pedunculi Cerebri - Pedunculus Cerebri