Ponto-mesencephalic transition, cross section, Nissl staining
| Term name | Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medial lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 2 | Periaqueductal grey substance; central grey substance | Layer 1 |
| 3 | Inferior colliculus | Layer 1 |
| 4 | Aqueduct of midbrain; cerebral aqueduct [[Sylvii]] | Layer 1 |
| 5 | Pontine nuclei | Layer 1 |
| 6 | Transverse pontine fibres | Layer 1 |
| 7 | Nuclei of lateral lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 8 | Medial longitudinal fasciculus | Layer 1 |
| 9 | Lateral lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 10 | Lateral spinothalamic tract | Layer 1 |
| 11 | Central tegmental tract | Layer 1 |