Meynert axis

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The Meynert axis, along with the Forel axis, is crucial for describing the location of structures in the brain.

Definition

The Meynert axis runs from rostral to caudal along the brainstem[^1].

Imaging

Meynert's axis on MRI
Illustration of Meynert's axis on a sagittal MRI image of the brain.

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  • Text added: “Definition”
  • Text added: “The Meynert axis runs from rostral to caudal along the brainstem [^1].”
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  • Text removed: “The Meynert axis, along with the [Forel axis](\/lexikon\/forel-achse), is decisive for positional nomenclature in the brain. The Meynert axis runs from rostral to caudal along the [brainstem](\/lexikon\/hirnstamm)[^1].”
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  • Text removed: “[^1]: Benninghoff A. _Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine System, Nervous System, Sensory Organs, Skin: Vol. 2_. Elsevier, Urban&FischerVerlag; 2004.”
  • Citation removed: “Benninghoff A. Herz-Kreislauf-System, Lymphatisches System, Endokrines System, Nervensystem, Sinnesorgane, Haut Bd. 2. Elsevier, Urban&FischerVerlag; 2004.”
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