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reticular formation

reticular formation The reticular formation is a brain region that runs from the pons and medulla oblongata through the mesencephalon.

The reticular formation is a brain region that runs from the pons and medulla oblongata through the mesencephalon. It contains many different kinds of neurons, grouped in various clusters and interwoven with a complex network of fibers.