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Which cranial nerve is associated with the superior salivatory nucleus?

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Facial nerve

  • The superior salivatory nucleus recieves pre-ganglionic fibres from the greater petrosal nerve, a branch of the facial nerve.
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What are the 3 components of the brainstem?

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Midbrain, Pons, Medulla

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Which CN are purely motor?

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III, IV, VI, XI, XII

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Which CN are purely sensory?

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I, II, VIII

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Which structure passes through Foramen Rotundum?

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V2

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Which structure passes through Foramen Lacerum?

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Internal Carotid Artery

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Which arteries make up the Circle of Willis?

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Anterior communicating artery
Internal carotid artery
Middle cerebral artery
Posterior communicating artery
Posterior cerebral artery
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What forms the basal ganglia?

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Striatum
Globus pallidus
Substantia nigra
Subthalamic nucleus

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What is the relationship of the right thalamus to neighboring structures?

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Anterior - interventricular foramen/anterior horn of lateral ventricles
Medially - body of right lateral ventricles
Inferiorly - hypothalamus
Laterally - posterior horn of the internal capsule

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What are the main cerebellar fissures?

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Primary fissure
Horizontal fissure
Posterolateral fissure

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Which cranial nerve emerges from the dorsum of the brainstem?

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IV - trochlear

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Which cranial nerves pass through the internal auditory meatus?

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VII, VIII

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List the lobes of the brain and their major function.

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Frontal - voluntary movement/motor cortex
Parietal - somatosensory cortex
Temporal - auditory & limbic system
Occipital - visual cortex

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A patient is seen in ED following a blow to the side of the head. CT demonstrates a fracture at the site of the pterion and a haematoma between the skull and dura mater. Which vessel is the most likely source of the bleeding?

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Middle meningeal artery

  • A fracture of the pterion can damage the middle meningeal artery. Blood may collect between the skull and underlying dura mater - forming an extradural haematoma.
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Complete the sentence: The frontal fontanelle represents the junction of the ____________ and ___________ sutures

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Coronal and sagittal

  • There are two fontanelles in the neonate: frontal (junction of coronal and sagittal sutures) and occipital (junction of sagittal and lambdoid sutures).
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Which muscles originates from the lower part of the squamous bone?

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Temporalis

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Which structure lies in the hypophyseal fossa (sella turcica)?

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Pituitary gland

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The foramen spinosum conducts the middle meningeal vessels. Where in the sphenoid bone is it found?

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Greater wing

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The ethmoid air cells are contained within which component of the ethmoid bone?

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Ethmoidal labyrinths

  • The ethmoid bone contains two ethmoidal labyrinths, which contain the ethmoid air cells.
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The perpendicular plate forms what part of the nasal septum?

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Superior 2/3

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The alveolar border refers to which border of the mandibular body?

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Superior

  • The alveolar border refers to the superior border of the mandibular body. It contains 16 sockets to hold the lower teeth.
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Which foramen is located on the body of the mandible?

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Mental foramen

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Which nerve passes through the mandibular foramen (of the mandible)?

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Inferior alveolar nerve

  • When leaves the foramen, it becomes the mental nerve.
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Which cranial nerves provides sensory innervation to the dura mater?

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Trigeminal nerve

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Where does blood accumulate in an extradural haematoma?
Between the skull and periosteal layer of the dura mater
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What is contained within the sub-arachnoid space?
CSF
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Which vertebral level marks the bifurcation of the common carotid artery?
C4 - thyroid cartilage (upper border)
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The vertebral arteries arise from which artery?
Subclavian
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At which vertebral level does the spinal cord become the conus medullaris?
L2 - the spinal cord tapers off, forming the conus medullaris.
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Which layer of the meninges is continuous with the epineurium?
Dura - As the spinal nerves exit the vertebral canal, they pierce the dura mater, temporarily passing in the epidural space. In doing so, the dura mater surrounds the nerve root
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What is the name given to the thickenings of the pia mater?
Denticulate ligaments
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Which structure separates the caudate nucleus from the putamen?
Internal capsule - Descending white matter fibres, known as the internal capsule, separate the caudate nucleus from the putamen.
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From which structure is the cerebrum embryonically derived?
Prosencephalon
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Which lobe of the cerebrum is responsible for personality?
Frontal lobe - for personality, higher intellect, mood, social conduct, and language
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Which arteries supply the most lateral portions of the cerebrum?
Middle cerebral arteries
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Dorsal column medial lemniscal pathway (DCML) | Ascending tract
Carries the sensory modalities of fine touch (tactile sensation), vibration and proprioception. From UL (≥ T6) - fasciculus cuneatus (lateral part of dorsal column) > synapse in nucleus cuneatus of medulla oblongata > cross > thalamus > ipsilateral primary sensory cortex From LL (< T6) - fasciculus gracilis (medial part of dorsal column > synapse in nuclues gracilis of medulla oblongata > cross > thalamus > ipsilateral primary sensory cortex
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Anterior spinothalamic tract (Ascending tract)
Carries the sensory modalities of crude touch and pressure Sensory receptors from periphery > enter spinal cord > synapse at tip of dorsal horn - substantial gelatinosa > cross > thalamus > anterior spinothalamic tract > ipsilateral primary sensory cortex
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Lateral spinothalamic tract (Ascending tract)
Carries the sensory modalities of pain and temperature. Sensory receptors from periphery > enter spinal cord > synapse at tip of dorsal horn - substantial gelatinosa > cross > thalamus > lateral spinothalamic tract > ipsilateral primary sensory cortex
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Reticulospinal tract (Descending tract)
Medial reticulospinal tract arises from the pons - facilitates voluntary movements, and increases muscle tone. Lateral reticulospinal tract arises from the medulla - inhibits voluntary movements, and reduces muscle tone.
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Spinocerebellar tracts (Ascending tracts)
Transmit unconscious proprioceptive info, from muscles to the cerebellum
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Coronal suture
Separates frontal bone from parietal bone posteriorly; has 2 parts
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Sagittal suture
Separates 2 parietal bones on R & L
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Lamboid suture
Separates parietal from occipital bone; has 2 parts
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Squamous suture
Separates temporal bone (below) from parietal bones (above)
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Which cranial nerves arise from the pons of the brainstem?
Trigeminal - The trigeminal nerve arises from the pons. The trochlear nerve emerges from the midbrain, whilst the vagus and hypoglossal nerves both arise from the medulla.
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Which muscles receive somatic motor innervation from the accessory nerve?
Sternocleidomastoid & trapezius
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Which sensory modalities is transmitted by the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway?
Touch (tactile sensation), vibration and proprioception.
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Which tracts carry unconscious proprioceptive information?
Spinocerebellar tracts
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Complete the sentence: The third order neurones of the DCML ascend from the ___________ and synapse in the sensory cortex
Thalamus - The 3rd order neurones of the DCML ascend from the ventral posterolateral nucleus of the thalamus, travel through the internal capsule and terminate at the sensory cortex.
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Posterior spinocerebellar tract
Carries proprioceptive information from the lower limbs to the ipsilateral cerebellum.
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Cuneocerebellar tract
Carries proprioceptive information from the upper limbs to the ipsilateral cerebellum.
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Anterior spinocerebellar tract
Carries proprioceptive information from the lower limbs. The fibres decussate twice – and so terminate in the ipsilateral cerebellum.
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Rostral spinocerebellar tract
Carries proprioceptive information from the upper limbs to the ipsilateral cerebellum.
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What are the 3 meninges layer from superficial to deep?
Dura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater
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What are the functional divisions of cerebellum?
Cerebrocerebellum - planning movements & motor learning Spinocerebellum - regulating body movements by allowing for error correction Vestibulocerebellum - controlling balance & ocular reflexes
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What are the 3 zones of cerebellum?
1. Vermis – midline of cerebellum 2. Intermediate zone – either side of vermis 3. Lateral hemispheres – lateral to intermediate zone
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What are the 3 lobes & 2 fissures of cerebellum?
3 main lobes: 1. Anterior lobe 2. Posterior lobe 3. Flocculonodular lobe 2 fissures: 1. Primary fissure – separate anterior and posterior 2. Posterolateral fissure – separate posterior and flocculonodular
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What supplies the basal ganglia?
Middle cerebral artery - mainly lenticulostriate artery
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Which functional division of cerebellum is responsible for balance?
Vestibulocerebellum
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What structure separates the cerebellum from the occipital and temporal lobes?
Tentorium cerebelli - The tentorium cerebella is a tough layer of dura mater that separates the cerebellum from the occipital and temporal lobes
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From which structure is the cerebellum embryonically derived?
Metencephalon
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What are the medial pathways that control axial & proximal involved in maintaining posture? (Descending pathways)
Anterior (ventral) corticospinal tract Medial & lateral vestibulospinal tract Reticulospinal tract
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Corticospinal Tract | Descending tract
Supplies the musculature of the body. Precentral gyrus → pass corona radiata & posterior limb of internal capsule → form medullary pyramids Cross at medullary pyramids → lateral corticospinal - limbs Cross at spinal cord → ventral corticospinal - trunk, neck, shoulders
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Rubrospinal Tract | Descending tract
Facilitate flexor, inhibit extensor Red nucleus → crossover → descend through pons & medulla → lateral along with lateral corticospinal tract
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Vestibulospinal Tract | Descending tract
Controls body balance, by extension of UL & head Medial - controls neck musculature Medial & inferior vestibular nuclei → project bilaterally to cervical spinal neurons Lateral Lateral vestibular nuclei → projects ipsilaterally to all spinal levels
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What are the muscles of mastication?
Medial pterygoid Lateral pterygoid Masseter Temporalis
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What are the lateral pathways that control distal muscles involved in fine movements? (Descending pathways)
Lateral corticospinal tract | Rubrospinal tract
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Anterior spinothalamic tract carries ______ sensations; | Lateral spinothalamic tract carries ______ sensations
crude touch and pressure; pain and temperature
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Which structure is located medial to the cavernous sinus?
Pituitary gland - The cavernous sinuses are located within the middle cranial fossa, on either side of the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone - which contains the pituitary gland.
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Which layer of connective tissue surrounds the cavernous sinus?
Dura mater
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Where is the cavernous sinus & its borders?
Either side of sella turcica (where pituitary gland sits)
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What passes through the cavernous sinus?
O TOM CAT Lateral wall of cavernous sinus: - Oculomotor nerve - Trochlear nerve - Ophthalmic branch - Maxillary branch Through cavernous sinus: - internal Carotid artery - Abducens nerve

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