2.3 The Coronal Sections of the Brain

Question 1

What are the 3 Coronally Cut sections of the brain which will show the main structures?

Answer 1

1. Anterior Section
2. Middle Section
3. posterior Section

Question 2

Where is the Anterior Section?

Answer 2

In the Coronal plane, just anterior to the Optic Chiasma

Question 3

Where is the Middle Section

Answer 3

In the Coronal Plane, just posterior to the Optic Chiasma

Question 4

Where is the Posterior Section?

Answer 4

In the Coronal Plane, passing through the Splenium of the Corpus Callosum

Question 5

What structures are visible on the Anterior Section?

Answer 5

1. The Anterior Horn of the Lateral Ventricle
2. The Corpus Callosum
3. The Septum Pellucidum

Question 6

What structures are visible on the Middle Section?

Answer 6

1. The Anterior Horn / Body of the Lateral Ventricle
2. The Caudate Nucleus
3. The Internal Capsule
4. The Lentiform Nucleus
5. The Septum Pellucidum

Question 7

What structures are visible on the Posterior Section?

Answer 7

1. The Body / Posterior Horn of the Lateral Ventricle
2. The 3rd Ventricle (III Ventricle)
3. The Thalamus
4. The Internal Capsule
5. The Septum Pellucidum