Definition: The term "craniota" is a medical term that describes the structure of the brainstem, or the lower part of the brain. It refers to the area around the brainstem, which includes the cerebellum and other structures in the brainstem. The craniota is also known as the neural tube or neural plate, as it is one of the three main regions of the developing brain that form the skull. The craniota is responsible for the development of the brainstem,