Neurulation (fig7.8) Check this out: http://worms.zoology.wisc.edu/frogs/neuru/neuru_xen_timel.html
The Three Primary Brain Vesicles (fig 7.9) Forebrain,Midbrain, Hindbrain These will give rise to certain adult structures. See embryonic relationships later.
Terminology: Collections of Neurons Gray matter Cortex Nucleus Substantia Locus/loci ganglion
Terminology: Collections of Axons Nerve White matter Tract (e.g. cortico-spinal) Bundle Capsule Lemmniscus
Differentiation of the Forebrain Telencephalon Diencephalon
Structural Features of Forebrain Learn to recognize the following Telencephalon Diencephalon Ventricles
Differentiation of the Midbrain
Structural Features of Midbrain
Differentiation of the Rostral Hindbrain Pons and Cerebellum
Differentiation of the Caudal Hindbrain Medulla
Differentiation of the Spinal Chord
Embryonary Relationships
Brodmann Areas