part of part of in taxon results in maturation of hindbrain maturation GO:0021578 A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for the hindbrain to attain its fully functional state. The hindbrain is the region consisting of the medulla, pons and cerebellum. Areas of the hindbrain control motor and autonomic functions. central nervous system maturation developmental maturation hindbrain development anatomical structure maturation Vertebrata <vertebrates> hindbrain