Anatomy Neuro/Brain Flashcards

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embryological origin of cerebrum

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prosencephalon

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what are the 2 cerebral hemispheres separated by

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falx cerebri of dura mater

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3
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above what is the cerebrum located inferoposteriorly

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tentorium cerebelli

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internal structures of cerebrum and function

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grey matter: surface (cerebral cortex), processing and cognition
white matter: deep, has glial cell and myelinated axons, connects grey matter

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5
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what connects the 2 cerebral hemispheres

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corpus callosum (white matter)

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frontal lobe function

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higher intellect, personality, mood, social conduct and language (dominant hemisphere side only)

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parietal lobe function

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language and calculation on dominant hemisphere side, visuospatial functions (2-point discrimination) on non-dominant hemisphere

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temporal lobe function

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memory and language, hearing (primary auditory cortex)

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occipital lobe function

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vision (primary visual cortex)

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10
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blood supply to cerebrum

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Anterior Cerebral Arteries – branches of internal carotid arteries, supplying the anteromedial aspect
Middle Cerebral Arteries – continuation of internal carotid arteries, supplying lateral portions
Posterior Cerebral Arteries – branches of the basilar arteries, supplying medial and lateral sides posteriorly

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what are dural venous sinuses

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endothelial lined spaces between outer and inner layers of dura mater, cerebral veins drain into them

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frontal lobe CVA

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personality and behavioural changes, inability to solve problems

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temporal lobe CVA

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recognition deficits, can’t recognize basic sounds or faces

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parietal lobe CVA

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attention deficits, contralateral hemispatial neglect syndrome

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15
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occipital lobe CVA

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visual field defects: contralateral hemianopia or quadrantanopia with macular sparing

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16
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basal ganglia function and blood supply

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feedback circuit: motor refinement, modulating emotional responses
middle cerebral artery

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cerebellar dysfunction by parts

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cerebrocerebellum and spinocerebellum: problems in carrying out skilled and planned movements and motor learning
vestibulocerebellum: loss of balance, abnormal gait with a wide stance

18
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cerebellum dysfunction major manifestations

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DANISH
Dysdiadochokinesia
Ataxia
Nystagmus (coarse)
Intention tremor
Scanning speech
Hypotonia
19
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which layer of meninges is avascular

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arachnoid mater

20
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dural venous sinuses drain into

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internal jugular vein

21
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extradural hematoma origin of bleed

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arterial blood from middle meningeal artery

22
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subdural hematoma origin of bleed

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venous blood from cerebral veins

23
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what does subarachnoid space contain

24
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meningitis common organisms

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Neisseria meningitidis, Strep pneumoniae

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pineal gland location and function
attached to posterior of third ventricle | releases melatonin - regulates circadian rhythm
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pineal gland tumor characteristic features
Parinaud syndrome: can't move eyes upwards(superior colliculi compression) cerebral aqueduct obstruction --> hydrocephalus accelerated onset of puberty in kids
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pituitary gland location
suspended from underside of brain by stalk and sits in a depression in the sphenoid bone "sella turcica"
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origin arteries for brain blood supply
vertebral arteries and internal carotid arteries | terminal branches of these create circle of Willis
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level of bifurcation of common carotid artery
C4
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internal carotid arteries pathway to brain
move through carotid sheath after bifurcation to enter the brain through carotid canal of temporal bone (they don't supply face or neck)
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internal carotid arteries branches
ophthalmic, posterior communicating, anterior choroidal, anterior cerebral arteries they continue off as middle cerebral arteries
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Vertebral arteries origin and pathway to brain
From subclavian arteries, travel through transverse processes of cervical vertebrae and enter cranial cavity through foramen magnum (occipital bone)
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Branches of vertebral artery
Meningeal branch, anterior and posterior spinal arteries, posterior inferior cerebellar artery Then the 2 vertebral join to become basilar artery which terminates by bifurcating into posterior cerebral arteries
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Arterial circle of willis components
Anterior cerebral arteries (ICA) Internal carotid arteries (next to origin of MCA) Posterior cerebral arteries (BA) 2 connecting vessels: anterior + posterior communicating arteries
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Clot in sinus mostly due to infection from paranasal sinuses or danger zone of face Spread due to anastomosis between facial vein and superior ophthalmic vein Features: headache, unilateral periorbital edema, proptosis (eye bulging), photophobia and cranial nerve palsies (abducens nerve (CN VI)) Can progress to meningitis