Transverse pontine fibers
Fibrae transversae pontis
- Latin synonym: Fibrae pontis transversae
- Related terms: Transverse pontine fibres
Definition
The transverse pontine fibers are fibers in the basilar part of the pons that arise from the pontine nuclei. These fibers cross transversely and project to the contralateral cerebellum through the middle cerebellar peduncle.
The transverse pontine fibers constitute the pontocerebellar tract.
References
Rahman M, Tadi P. Neuroanatomy, Pons. [Updated 2023 Jan 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560589/
