Neuroscience | The Brainstem

In this episode of PodBites, Talic and Abdulrahman take you on a deep dive into the brainstem—its anatomy, cranial nerves, and the high-yield syndromes every med student, resident, and doctor should know.

💡 Key Highlights:
✔️The structure and function of the midbrain, pons, and medulla
✔️ The role of cranial nerves and how to test them
✔️ Brainstem syndromes, including Weber’s, Benedikt’s, Locked-In Syndrome, and Wallenberg’s
✔️ How to localize lesions using the Rule of 4s
✔️ Clinical pearls, real-life cases, and practice questions to sharpen your diagnostic skills

Whether you’re cramming for an exam, reviewing for rounds, or just curious about neurology, this episode is packed with high-yield, easy-to-understand content.