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MODULE 8 - Neurology > ANATOMY - Brain > Flashcards

ANATOMY - Brain Flashcards

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What are the three main anatomical divisions of the brain?

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Prosencephalon (Forebrain)
Mesencephalon (Midbrain)
Rhombencephalon (Hindbrain)

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What are the two anatomical subdivisions of the prosencephalon (forebrain)?

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Telencephalon
Diencephalon

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Which structures are found within the telencephalon?

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Cerebrum
Limbic system
Basal ganglia

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Which structures are found within the diencephalon?

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Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland

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What is the function of the thalamus?

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The thalamus is composed of different nuclei that are each involved in relaying sensory and motor signals

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Which structure forms the roof of the diencephalon?

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Epithalamus

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Which gland is contained within the epithalamus?

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Pineal gland

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Which structures are found within the mesencephalon (midbrain)?

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Cerebral peduncles
Rostral colliculus
Caudal colliculus

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What is the function of the rostral colliculus?

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Rostral colliculus relays visual information

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What is the function of the caudal colliculus?

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Caudal colliculus relays auditory information

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What are the two anatomical subdivisions of the rhombencephalon (hindbrain)?

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Metencephalon
Myelencephalon

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Which structures are found within the metencephalon?

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Pons
Cerebellum

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13
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Which structure is found within the myelencephalon?

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Medulla oblongata

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What are the functions of the cerebrum?

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Cognition and thought processing

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How does the cerebrum vary between species?

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Higher mammals have a cerebrum with more gyri and sulci which enhances the surface area and increases the potential for neural networks

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Which structure divides the cerebrum into left and right cerebral hemispheres?

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Longitudinal fissure

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What are the five cerebral lobes that divide each cerebral hemisphere?

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Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe
Olfactory lobe (in some species)

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Which structure seperates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?

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Cruciate sulcus

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Which structure seperates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe?

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Lateral sulcus

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What are the functions of the frontal lobe?

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Behaviour
Speech
Movement
Problem solving

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What are the functions of the parietal lobe?

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Associated with movement and orientation
Involved in perceiving sensory input

22
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What are the functions of the temporal lobe?

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Processes sound, vestibular sensations and olfaction

23
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What is the main function of the occipital lobe?

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Processes visual information

24
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What is the main function of the olfactory lobe?

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Processing olfactory information

25
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Which structure connects the two lobes of the thalamus?

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Interthalamic adhesion

26
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What are the four main white matter regions of the brain?

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Corpus callosum
Internal capsule
Cerebellar peduncles
Corona radiata

27
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What is the function of the corpus callosum?

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Corpus callosum is white matter connecting the left and right cerebral hemispheres

28
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What is the function of the internal capsule?

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Internal capsule is white matter connecting the cerebral hemispheres to the brainstem

29
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What is the function of the peduncles of the cerebellum?

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Peduncles of the cerebellum are white matter connecting the cerebellum to the pons and medulla oblongata of the brainstem

30
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What is the function of the corona radiata?

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Corona radiata is a continuation of the internal capsule which relays information to and from the cerebrum

31
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What are deep nuclei?

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Deep nuclei are central masses of grey matter

32
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List two deep nuclei structures

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Basal ganglia
Hippocampus

33
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What is the meninges?

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Meninges is a protective membrane covering the brain and the spinal cord

34
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What are the three meningeal layers?

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Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

35
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What is contained within the sub-arachnoid space?

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

36
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What are the two layers of the dura in the cranium?

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Outer periosteal dura attached to the internal surface of the skull bones and the inner meningeal dura

37
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In which regions are the outer periosteal and inner meningeal layers of the dura mater not fused?

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The outer periosteal and inner meningeal layers of the dura mater are not fused at the venous sinuses

38
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What are dural folds?

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Dural folds are invaginations of the inner meningeal dura which separate the cranium into compartments

39
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What is the falx cerebri?

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Falx cerebri is a dural fold which projects towards the longitudinal fissure and separates the left and right cerebral hemispheres

40
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What is the tentorium cerebelli?

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Tentorium cerebelli is a dural fold which separates the cerebrum and cerebellum

41
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What is the diaphragma sellae?

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Diaphragma sellae is a dural fold which wraps around the stalk of the pituitary gland

42
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What is the cisterna magna?

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Cisterna magna is an enlargement of the sub-arachnoid space filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

43
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What is the clinical significance of the cisterna magna?

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The cisterna magna is used for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection

44
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Why is the brain divided into rostral and caudal fossae?

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Rostral and caudal fossae are clinical divisions used to localise anatomy, diagnostic imaging and pathology

45
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Which structures are contained within the rostral fossa?

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Prosencephalon (Forebrain)
Part of the mesencephalon (Midbrain)
Cranial nerves I and II
Lateral ventricle
Third ventricle

46
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What is the caudal border of the rostral fossa?

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Tentorium cerebelli

47
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Which structures are contained within the caudal fossa?

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Part of the mesencephalon (Midbrain)
Rhombencephalon (Hindbrain)
Fourth ventricle

48
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What is the caudal border of the caudal fossa?

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Foramen magnum

49
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Identify these structures on the dorsal surface of the brain

50
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Identify the following structures on this dissected dorsal surface of the brain

51
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Identify the following structures on this sagittal section of the brain

MODULE 8 - Neurology (27 decks)

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