Pons
The pons is part of the hindbrain, the ancient rear part of the brain. It acts as a bridge, and has nerve fibres connecting the cerebellum to the medulla oblongata. In humans it is above the medulla and below the midbrain.
Mainly, its function is to carry white fibres ("wiring") which conduct signals from the cerebrum down to the cerebellum and medulla, and tracts that carry the sensory signals up into the thalamus.
Pons Media
Cross-section of lower pons, axons shown in blue, grey matter in light grey. Anterior is down and posterior is up
Location and topography of Pons (animation)
Axial section of the pons, at its upper part
Hind- and mid-brains; posterolateral view
Median sagittal section of brain
Nuclei of the pons and brainstem
Cerebrum. Deep dissection. Inferior dissection.
