Embryology of the nervous system
| Embryonic component | Derived structures |
|---|---|
| Telencephalon | Cerebral cortex, lateral ventricles, basal ganglia |
| Dicephalon | Thalamus, hypothalamus. optic nerves, third ventricle |
| Mesencephalon | Midbrain, cerebral aqueduct |
| Metecephalon | Pons, cerebellum, superior part of fourth ventricle |
| Myelencephalon | Medulla, inferior part of fourth ventricle |
| Alar plate | Sensory neurons |
| Basal plate | Motor neurons |
