What is another word for pons?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒnz] (IPA) 
Pons is a Latin term used to refer to the bridge that links the brainstem to the cerebellum. Synonyms for the word pons include "pons Varolii," which means the bridge of Varolius, and "pons cerebelli," which refers to the cerebellar bridge. The Latin term ponticulus is also synonymous with pons and means "little bridge." Other terms that can be used interchangeably with pons include metencephalon and mesencephalon, which refer to parts of the brain. In medical terminology, the pons is a critical component of the brain's anatomy, playing a vital role in maintaining essential bodily functions such as breathing, blood pressure regulation, and movement.
