Learning brainstem anatomy: a mnemonic device.

McDeavitt, James T; King, Kara C; McDeavitt, Kathleen R · PM R · 2014

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Abstract

Basic brainstem neuroanatomy can be recalled through the application of 3 simple rules. Rule of 5: localizes a nucleus to the midbrain, pons, or medulla. Rule of 12: localizes a nucleus to the medial or lateral brainstem. Rule of M/S: establishes if a long tract in the brainstem courses laterally or medially

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