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Hindbrain vs Rhombencephalon - What's the difference?

hindbrain | rhombencephalon |

Rhombencephalon is a synonym of hindbrain.



In anatomy terms the difference between hindbrain and rhombencephalon

is that hindbrain is the posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon while rhombencephalon is the hindbrain.

hindbrain

Noun

(en noun)
  • (anatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon
  • Synonyms

    * rhombencephalon

    Meronyms

    * cerebellum * pons * medulla

    rhombencephalon

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) The hindbrain.