Pons, cross section, Nissl staining
| Term name | Layer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Periaqueductal grey substance; central grey substance | Layer 1 |
| 2 | Superior medullary velum | Layer 1 |
| 3 | Medial lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 4 | Pontine nuclei | Layer 1 |
| 5 | Transverse pontine fibres | Layer 1 |
| 6 | Raphe of pons | Layer 1 |
| 7 | Medial longitudinal fasciculus | Layer 1 |
| 8 | Lateral lemniscus | Layer 1 |
| 9 | Lateral spinothalamic tract | Layer 1 |
| 10 | Central tegmental tract | Layer 1 |
| 11 | Superior cerebellar peduncle | Layer 1 |