What is another word for mesencephalon?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛsənsˌɛfalən] (IPA) 
The mesencephalon is a part of the brainstem that is involved in various functions, including vision, hearing, and motor control. It is also known as the midbrain, which is the primary synonym for mesencephalon. Another synonym for the mesencephalon is the mesencephalic tegmentum, which refers to the region that includes the ventral and dorsal tegmentum. Other synonyms for the mesencephalon include the tectum, which refers to the roof of the midbrain that includes the superior and inferior colliculi, and the cerebral peduncle, which are the two large structures that connect the midbrain to the rest of the brain.
