1. plural of metencephalon; the parts of the brain that develop from the metencephalon, including the pons and cerebellum.
Usage: technical; anatomy; neuroscience

Examples

• The metencephala are crucial structures for coordinating movement and maintaining balance.
• During embryonic development, the metencephala form from the anterior rhombencephalon.
• Damage to the metencephala can result in loss of motor coordination.
• The pons and cerebellum, which comprise the metencephala, work together to process sensory information.
• Neuroimaging studies often focus on the metencephala when investigating cerebellar function.