2.3 The Coronal Sections of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 Coronally Cut sections of the brain which will show the main structures?
A
- Anterior Section
- Middle Section
- posterior Section
2
Q
Where is the Anterior Section?
A
In the Coronal plane, just anterior to the Optic Chiasma
3
Q
Where is the Middle Section
A
In the Coronal Plane, just posterior to the Optic Chiasma
4
Q
Where is the Posterior Section?
A
In the Coronal Plane, passing through the Splenium of the Corpus Callosum
5
Q
What structures are visible on the Anterior Section?
A
- The Anterior Horn of the Lateral Ventricle
- The Corpus Callosum
- The Septum Pellucidum
6
Q
What structures are visible on the Middle Section?
A
- The Anterior Horn / Body of the Lateral Ventricle
- The Caudate Nucleus
- The Internal Capsule
- The Lentiform Nucleus
- The Septum Pellucidum
7
Q
What structures are visible on the Posterior Section?
A
- The Body / Posterior Horn of the Lateral Ventricle
- The 3rd Ventricle (III Ventricle)
- The Thalamus
- The Internal Capsule
- The Septum Pellucidum