Mesencephalon 2, cross section, Nissl staining
| Term name | Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oculomotor nerve [iii] | Layer 1 |
| 2 | Nucleus of oculomotor nerve | Layer 1 |
| 3 | Substantia nigra | Layer 1 |
| 4 | Periaqueductal grey substance; central grey substance | Layer 1 |
| 5 | Superior colliculus | Layer 1 |
| 6 | Aqueduct of midbrain; cerebral aqueduct [[Sylvii]] | Layer 1 |
| 7 | Medial lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 8 | Cerebral peduncle | Layer 1 |
| 9 | Medial geniculate body | Layer 1 |
| 10 | Brachium of superior colliculus | Layer 1 |
| 11 | Medial longitudinal fasciculus | Layer 1 |
| 12 | Lateral spinothalamic tract | Layer 1 |
| 13 | Central tegmental tract | Layer 1 |
| 14 | Nucleus albus | Layer 1 |