ANKI HnN Anat 2 Flashcards
Number of Spinal Vertebrae: […] Number of Spinal Cord: […] Which spinal cord arises above vertebrae column and which arises below?
Number of Spinal Vertebrae: 7,12,5,5,1 Number of Spinal Cord: 8,12,5,5,1 Which spinal cord arises above vertebrae column and which arises below? C1-C7 spinal cord arise from above the vertebrae column except C8 (below C7). All other spinal cords arise from below the vertebrae column.
Typical Cervical Vertebrae Features
- Foramen Transversarium for vertebral artery, except C7 - Bifid spinous process
C1 atypical vertebrae name & features Name: […] Features: - […] - […]
C1 atypical vertebrae name & features Name: Atlas Features: - anterior facet for dens (AAJ) - superior facet for occipital condyle (AOJ)
C2 atypipcal vertebrae name & features Name: […] Unique Feature: - […]
C2 atypipcal vertebrae name & features Name: Axis Unique Feature: - Dens
C7 atypical vetebrae feature: […] Surface landmark: […]
C7 atypical vetebrae feature: has no foramen transversarium Surface landmark: first palpable C vertebrae due to ligaments covering C1-C6 vertebrae
Thoracic vertebrae features -[…] -[…]
Thoracic vertebrae features -heart shaped columnar bodies -spinous process long and sloping
Lumbar vertebrae features: - […] - […]
Lumbar vertebrae features: - kidney shape MASSIVE columnar bodies - short, blunt spinous process
What is Spina Bifida? […]
What is Spina Bifida? Neural arches fail to fuse in the midline during development, location indicated by tuft of hair or associated with herniation of meninges and/or spinal cord
Spine curvature From Cervical to Sacral, […], […], […], […].
Spine curvature From Cervical to Sacral, reverse C (1st degree), C (2nd degree), reverse C (1st degree), C (2nd degree).
What is Scoliosis, Kyphosis & Lordosis? Scoliosis: […] kyphosis: […] Lordosis: […]
What is Scoliosis, Kyphosis & Lordosis? Scoliosis: abnormal lateral curvature kyphosis: 1st degree T & S vertebrae concave anteriorly, decreases pulmonary capacity Lordosis: 2nd degree C & L vertebrae concave posteriorly, may be temporary in pregnancy & obesity
What is the main & supplementary arterial supply of the spine? Main: […] Supplementary: pos intercoastal art, lumbar art, sacral art
What is the main & supplementary arterial supply of the spine? Main: Vertebral art Supplementary: pos intercoastal art, lumbar art, sacral art
The spinal cord occupy the vertebral canal until […]. what is the embrological basis for Cauda Equina? […]
The spinal cord occupy the vertebral canal until L2. what is the embrological basis for Cauda Equina? Spinal cord occupies full length of vertebral canal in embryos, but vertebral growth outpaces spinal cord growth later. Hence spinal cord extends only to L2 (var: T12-L3). Cauda Equina are caudal spinal nerves that continue towards IV foramina lower than their levels of origin.
Explain Lumbar Puncture and the circumstances that it is not performed? […]
Explain Lumbar Puncture and the circumstances that it is not performed? Spinal cord can be accessed in midline between spinous processes, inf to L2 where there is no danger of damaging spinal cord. The needle will not hit the nerves because the nerves gives way. “Imagine you are holding up a noodle strand and trying to poke it with a chopstick.” – Prof Frank Voon Lumbar Puncture is for CSF withdra
Name the 3 cranial meninges and 4 meningeal spaces. Mnemonic: DAP […] Mater […] Mater […] Mater Epidural space: potential space btw […] & […] - Meningeal arteries travel in […] layer of dura Dural Venous Sinuses: normal space btw 2 layers of dura Subdural space: potential space between […] & […] Subarachnoid space: normal space btw […] & […] - This is where CSF, Circle of Willi
Name the 3 cranial meninges and 4 meningeal spaces. Mnemonic: DAP Dura Mater Arachnoid Mater Pia Mater Epidural space: potential space btw periosteal(endosteal) layer of dura & cranium - Meningeal arteries travel in periosteal layer of dura Dural Venous Sinuses: normal space btw 2 layers of dura Subdural space: potential space between dura & arachnoid Subarachnoid space: normal space btw arachnoid
Spinal cord arterial supply is by […]
Spinal cord arterial supply is by 1 ant 2 pos spinal art, anastomosis from vertebral art + segmental (radicular art) from walls of thorax, lumbar regions, etc
What is grey matter? What is white matter? explain their colours. […]
What is grey matter? What is white matter? explain their colours. Grey matter = neuron cell bodies organized in lamellae - Ventral horn: Motor neurons - Lateral horn: ANS neurons (T1-L2, S1-S2) = intermedio-lateral nucleus - Dorsal horn: Sensory neurons White matter = bundle of myelinated axons ( myelin appears white) forming descending and ascending tracts
Ventral Horn: […] Dorsal Horn: […] Dorsal root: […] Ventral root: […] Spinal nerve: […]
Ventral Horn: Motor neurons Dorsal Horn: Sensory neurons Dorsal root: contains dorsal root ganglion (pseudounipolar cell bodies of sensory neurons) Ventral root: motor neuron fibres leaving ventral horn Spinal nerve: union of ventral and dorsal roots, contains both motor and sensory neurons
Spinal Nerves split in to ant & pos rami Pos Rami SS: […] Ant Rami SS: […]
Spinal Nerves split in to ant & pos rami Pos Rami SS: Deep back muscles, overlying skin & synovial joints of vertebral column Ant Rami SS: Everything else. Often merge & split to form somatic and visceral plexuses
Muscle Reflex Arcs general pathway […]
Muscle Reflex Arcs general pathway - Receptor respond to stimulus, send impulse to CNS via afferent sensory neuron - May synapse in CNS: integration - Efferent motor neuron carry impulse to effector (e.g muscle contract) - Reciprocal innervation of antagonist/agonist muscle groups (e.g tapping quadriceps tendon results in hamstring relaxation)
Somatic (general) /special sensory (taste) pathway involves Distribution: Nerves - […] - […] - […] - […]
Somatic (general) /special sensory (taste) pathway involves Distribution: Nerves - Sensory Ganglion (primary sensory neurons) - Sensory Nucleus (secondary sensory neurons) - Thalamus (integration) - Sensory Cortex (Somatosensory)
Viscero-sensory pathway involves Distribution: Viscero-ceptors - […] - […] - […]
Viscero-sensory pathway involves Distribution: Viscero-ceptors - Sensory Ganglion (primary sensory neurons) - Sensory Nucleus (secondary sensory neurons) - Viscero-Centres for response/s
Somatic motor pathway Muscle supply: Nerves - […] - […]
Somatic motor pathway Muscle supply: Nerves - Lower Motor Neurons (Motor Nucleus) - Upper Motor Neurons
Viscero-motor (ANS) pathway Glands supply: Nerves - […]- […]
Viscero-motor (ANS) pathway Glands supply: Nerves - Pre-Ganglionic Neurons (autonomic Nucleus)- Post-Ganglionic Neurons (autonomic Ganglion)
Sympathetic output = […] - Supplies entire body through Sympathetic Chains Parasympathetic output = […]
Sympathetic output = thoraco -lumbar outflow. Remember as T1L2 outflow or T1 to where spinal cord ends (L2). - Supplies entire body through Sympathetic Chains Parasympathetic output = cranio-sacral outflow (CN3,7,9,10 + S2-S4) Unlike somatic motor, visceral (autonomic) motor requires 2 neurons to go from CNS to target organ. Pre is myelinated, post is not. - Sympathetic: Short pre long post - Para
All splanchnic nerves (greater, lesser, least, etc) are sympathetic except for […] (S2-S4, same level as pudendal n) which are parasympathetic.
All splanchnic nerves (greater, lesser, least, etc) are sympathetic except for pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-S4, same level as pudendal n) which are parasympathetic.
Explain referred pain […]
Explain referred pain Referred pain is visceral pain that is perceived at a site that is not the site of origin. Theory used here is the convergence theory, where pain from viscera may be felt in the dermatome of the somatic nerve converging onto the same spinal segment because the brain cannot differentiate the source of the pain.
Ascending pathways Primary Neuron: […] Secondary Neuron: location differs but this is the one that […] (except […]) Tertiary Neuron: Thalamus for integration, projects to sensory cortex (post central gyrus)
Ascending pathways Primary Neuron: All at dorsal root ganglia Secondary Neuron: location differs but this is the one that decuss (except spinocerebellar because cerebellum lateral hemispheres does ipsilateral coordination of movements) Tertiary Neuron: Thalamus for integration, projects to sensory cortex (post central gyrus)
Name the 3 ascending pathways, their modality, secondary neuron location, and level of decussation […]
Name the 3 ascending pathways, their modality, secondary neuron location, and level of decussation
Name the descending (motor) pathways, function, origin & level of decussation - Most important motor pathway is the pyramidal tract, controlling mainly flexors - Extra-pyramidal tracts (postural pathways) influence muscle tone, posture and movement. They modify and influence the activities of the pyramidal system on LMN […]
Name the descending (motor) pathways, function, origin & level of decussation - Most important motor pathway is the pyramidal tract, controlling mainly flexors - Extra-pyramidal tracts (postural pathways) influence muscle tone, posture and movement. They modify and influence the activities of the pyramidal system on LMN
Weakness in a particular limb can arise from a lesion anywhere along the motor axis In LMN lesion - reflex arc is broken, hence no reflexes - ipsilateral (decussation happens before LMN neurons) - Denervative changes (muscle wasting, fasciculations) In UMN lesion - Higher level modulation of reflex arc is lost, hence brisk reflexes - Contralateral Hence the differential here is LMN lesion is […]
Weakness in a particular limb can arise from a lesion anywhere along the motor axis In LMN lesion - reflex arc is broken, hence no reflexes - ipsilateral (decussation happens before LMN neurons) - Denervative changes (muscle wasting, fasciculations) In UMN lesion - Higher level modulation of reflex arc is lost, hence brisk reflexes - Contralateral Hence the differential here is LMN lesion is no re
Pharyngeal/Branchial Apparatus development occurs around week […]
Pharyngeal/Branchial Apparatus development occurs around week 4
Pharyngeal arches appear as ridges on either side of the head & neck regions - Arches: bars of […] that gives muscles, vessels and skeleton - Pouches: […] diverticula from the gut, tends to become glands - Clefts: inward […] grooves
Pharyngeal arches appear as ridges on either side of the head & neck regions - Arches: bars of mesoderm that gives muscles, vessels and skeleton - Pouches: Endodermal diverticula from the gut, tends to become glands - Clefts: inward ectodermal grooves
Pharyngeal Arch Derivatives: 6 arches form but […] undergo regression, leaving 1,2,3,[…] Name the muscular derivatives and hence innervation of the 5 arches 1st PA (CN[…]) muscle derivatives: […] 2nd PA (CN[…]) muscle derivatives: […] 3rd PA(CN[…]) muscle derivatives: […] 4th PA(CN[…]) muscle derivatives: […] 5th PA(CN[…]) muscle derivatives: […]
Pharyngeal Arch Derivatives: 6 arches form but 5th arch undergo regression, leaving 1,2,3,4 & 6 Name the muscular derivatives and hence innervation of the 5 arches 1st PA (CN5) muscle derivatives: Muscles of mastication, + MATT (Mylohyoid, Ant belly of digastric m ,TVP, Tensor Tympani) 2nd PA (CN7) muscle derivatives: Muscles of Facial Expression + PSSP (Platysma, Stylohyoid, Stapedius, Pos belly
Derivative of Pouches: Due to obliteration of 5th arch, pouches 4 + 5 combine, so there are 4 pouches 1,2,3,4+5. Each pouch is divided into […] component Name the derivatives of the 4 pouches […]
Derivative of Pouches: Due to obliteration of 5th arch, pouches 4 + 5 combine, so there are 4 pouches 1,2,3,4+5. Each pouch is divided into dorsal and ventral component Name the derivatives of the 4 pouches
What are the 4 fascia (hence 4 compartments) of the neck? Name the components inside each compartment. Hint: cross section view […] in the carotid sheath, ICA is most medial. Platysma is inside the superficial fascia
What are the 4 fascia (hence 4 compartments) of the neck? Name the components inside each compartment. Hint: cross section view Investing fascia: SCM, Trepezius (motor ss from CN11) Pre-tracheal fascia: Thyroid, Trachea, Esophagus Pre-vertebral fascia: Pre-vertebral muscles, Vertebral column Carotid sheath: CCA(ICA), IJC, CN10 in the carotid sheath, ICA is most medial. Platysma is inside the super
Neck anterior wall landmarks SCM: Divides […] C3: […] C4: […] -bifurcation of […], transition of pharynx to esophagus & larynx to trachea C6: lower border of […]
Neck anterior wall landmarks SCM: Divides ant/pos triangle C3: Hyoid Bone C4: Laryngeal Prominence, -bifurcation of common carotid, transition of pharynx to esophagus & larynx to trachea C6: lower border of Cricoid Cartilage
in Cricothyrotomy, wide-bore needle is inserted through […] which forms a soft depression between inf margin of thyroid cartilage and sup margin of cricoid cartilage
in Cricothyrotomy, wide-bore needle is inserted through cricothyroid ligament which forms a soft depression between inf margin of thyroid cartilage and sup margin of cricoid cartilage
Movements of the SCM Unilateral contraction: […] Bilateral contraction: […]
Movements of the SCM Unilateral contraction: tilt head towards same side, rotate head to opp side Bilateral contraction: tilt jaw up
Name the 4 infrahyoid muscles in the deep layer of the ant triangle of the neck & their innervation […]
Name the 4 infrahyoid muscles in the deep layer of the ant triangle of the neck & their innervation
Torticollis = […] If untreated: asymmetrical growth of face, cervical vertebrae become wedge-shape Caused by congenital defects: tearing of SCM during […] resulting in hematoma, fibrosis & shortening
Torticollis = Short SCM If untreated: asymmetrical growth of face, cervical vertebrae become wedge-shape Caused by congenital defects: tearing of SCM during difficult labour resulting in hematoma, fibrosis & shortening
Relations IN the carotid sheath [Lat] […] [Med] […] [Pos] […] Relations OF the carotid sheath [Ant] […] [Pos] […] [Med] […]
Relations IN the carotid sheath [Lat] Int Jugular vein (and deep cervical lymph nodes) [Med] Carotid art [Pos] Vagus n Relations OF the carotid sheath [Ant] Skin, fascia, SCM, omohyoid, parotid (int/ext carotid) [Pos] C4-7 transverse process, pre-vertebral muscles, cervical plexus, phrenic n [Med] Vascular compartment: Larynx, Pharynx, Trachea, Esophagus, Thyroid
Cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus emerge from […] (Nerve Point)
Cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus emerge from pos border of SCM (Nerve Point)
Ansa-Cervicalis lies on […] Supplies: […]
Ansa-Cervicalis lies on IJV Supplies: strap muscles, prevertebral muscles, levator scapulae
Ant rami of […] forms roots of the brachial plexus, which supplies the upper limb. Emerges between […], covered by pre-vertebra fascia & […] to int jugular vein of carotid sheath (nerves are large and converging) Descends inferolat, passing between 1st rib, clavicle & sup border of scapula to enter axilla
Ant rami of C5-T1 forms roots of the brachial plexus, which supplies the upper limb. Emerges between scalenus ant & medius, covered by pre-vertebra fascia & posterior to int jugular vein of carotid sheath (nerves are large and converging) Descends inferolat, passing between 1st rib, clavicle & sup border of scapula to enter axilla
CN11 (spinal) supplies motor innervation to […]
CN11 (spinal) supplies motor innervation to trapezius, SCM
Arrange apex of lung, scalenus ant, subclavian vein, art, phrenic nerve & brachial plexus from superficial to deep […]
Arrange apex of lung, scalenus ant, subclavian vein, art, phrenic nerve & brachial plexus from superficial to deep - Subclavian vein (not compressed by muscles) - Scalenus ant & phrenic nerve - Subclavian art - Brachial Plexus - Apex of Lung (pos to first part of subclavian art): beware of pneumothorax
Complications of central venous line catherization include […]
Complications of central venous line catherization include -Puncture apical pleura of apex of lung (pneumothorax) -Puncture subclavian art (haemothorax) -Phrenic n injury (diaphgram paralysis)
Cervical Sympathetic Trunk levels - Sup cervical ganglion: […] - Middle cervical ganglion: […] - Inf cervical ganglion: […]
Cervical Sympathetic Trunk levels - Sup cervical ganglion: C1 (immediately below skull) - Middle cervical ganglion: C6 (cricoid cartilage) - Inf cervical ganglion: C7
Phrenic n: pass btw […] (which means its on the scalenus ant), under prevertebral fascia
Phrenic n: pass btw subclavian vein and artery (which means its on the scalenus ant), under prevertebral fascia
Thyroid originates from […] The diverticulum is called […] The vestigial structure left behind is called […] Abnormality: ectopic thyroid gland on tongue is called […]
Thyroid originates from midline endodermal diverticulum behind 1st PA The diverticulum is called thyroglossal duct The vestigial structure left behind is called foramen of ceacum Abnormality: ectopic thyroid gland on tongue is called lingual thyroid
What are the layers of the scalp? Mnemonics: SCALP […]
What are the layers of the scalp? Mnemonics: SCALP S – Skin C – Connective Tissue (dense) A – Aponeurosis L – Loose connective Tissue P – Pericranium
Blood supply of the SCALP From ext carotid art: via […] From int carotid art: via […] Calvaria is supplied by […]
Blood supply of the SCALP From ext carotid art: via occipital, pos auricular & sup temporal art From int carotid art: via SOST art Calvaria is supplied by meningeal arteries
Muscles of facial expression and scrotum muscles are […] muscles Muscles of facial expression are derivatives of […]
Muscles of facial expression and scrotum muscles are subcutaneous muscles Muscles of facial expression are derivatives of 2nd PA (hence CN7)
Blood supply of the face is from […], a branch of […] Key feature is that it’s course is […]
“Blood supply of the face is from Facial Artery, a branch of ECA Key feature is that it’s course is ““Tortuous”””
Danger Triangle (upper lips to bridge of nose) Connection between venous drainage of the face and venous sinuses of the cranium is through - […] - […]
Danger Triangle (upper lips to bridge of nose) Connection between venous drainage of the face and venous sinuses of the cranium is through - ophthalmic veins to cavernous sinus - infra-orbital & deep facial veins to pterygoid venous plexus
Somatic sensory supply of CN5 is demarcated by […]
Somatic sensory supply of CN5 is demarcated by Vertex-Ear-Chin line If you got a knee jerk reaction and answered within 1s, NYK is proud of u :)
Corticobulbar tract to muscles on lower face receive only […] UMN influence CN7 UMN lesion: paralysis of […] CN7 LMN lesion: paralysis of […]
Corticobulbar tract to muscles on lower face receive only contralateral UMN influence CN7 UMN lesion: paralysis of lower half of contralateral face CN7 LMN lesion: paralysis of both upper and lower half of ipsilateral face i.e lower face contralateral UMN influence, upper face bilateral UMN influence
Innervation of parotid gland is from CN[…] –> […] nerve –> […] ganglion –> hitchhike […]
Innervation of parotid gland is from CN9 –> lesser petrosal nerve –> otic ganglion –> hitchhike audiculotemporal n of CN V3
Parotid duct makes sharp turn at […] to empty secretion into […]
Parotid duct makes sharp turn at anterior border of masseter muscle to empty secretion into parotid papilla
Travelling within parotid gland (from superficial to deep) are […], […], […] which are easily damaged during surgery on parotid gland
Travelling within parotid gland (from superficial to deep) are CN7, Retromandibular Vein, ECA which are easily damaged during surgery on parotid gland
Outline the origin, course, supply of the Common Carotid Artery Origin: -R Common Carotid from […] behind R sternoclavicular joint -L Common Carotid directly from […] Course: -run upward in […] from sternoclavicular joint, under […] border of SCM -no branches given off, bifurcate at […] Supply: -All structures in […] -except […] which is supplied by […] system Extra: Carotid pulse
Outline the origin, course, supply of the Common Carotid Artery Origin: -R Common Carotid from brachiocephalic art behind R sternoclavicular joint -L Common Carotid directly from arch of aorta Course: -run upward in carotid sheath from sternoclavicular joint, under anterior border of SCM -no branches given off, bifurcate at C4 level (upper border of thyroid cartilage) Supply: -All structures in he
Outline the origin, course and supply of the External Carotid Artery Origin: -terminal branch of […] Course: -ascend […] upon emerging from […] border of SCM -initially […]then […] to ICA (and hence carotid sheath) -gives 6 branches including sup thyroid art (inf thyroid art from subclavian art), lingual art, facial art, etc -terminates in […] by bifurcating into […] & […] Supply:
Outline the origin, course and supply of the External Carotid Artery Origin: -terminal branch of common carotid artery after bifurcation at C4 Course: -ascend superficially upon emerging from ant border of SCM -initially medialthen pos/lat to ICA (and hence carotid sheath) -gives 6 branches including sup thyroid art (inf thyroid art from subclavian art), lingual art, facial art, etc -terminates in
Outline the origin, course and supply of the Internal Carotid Artery Origin: -terminal branch of […] after bifurcation at C4 Course: -ascend in neck within […] deep to parotid gland -pass through […] in petrous temporal bone -travel […] cavernous sinus (no communication) -gives out […] & […] branches -bifurcates and terminates as […] & […] Supply: […]
Outline the origin, course and supply of the Internal Carotid Artery Origin: -terminal branch of Common Carotid Artery after bifurcation at C4 Course: -ascend in neck within carotid sheath deep to parotid gland -pass through carotid canal in petrous temporal bone -travel thruough cavernous sinus (no communication) -gives out opthalmic art & posterior communicating art (Circle of Willis) branches -
Carotid sheath surface marking is from […] to point midway between […] and […]
Carotid sheath surface marking is from sternoclavicular joint to point midway between tip of mastoid process and angle of mandible
Outline the origin, course and drainage of the Internal Jugular Vein Origin: -IJV is the continuation of […] Course: -Descends in the neck through […] -joins […] behind medial end of clavicle to form […] Drainage: -drains […] Extra: -if you dk IJV origin its ggwp…. -IJV catheterization is btw sternal & clavicular heads of SCM -recall that thoracic duct (L) and right lymphatic duct drai
Outline the origin, course and drainage of the Internal Jugular Vein Origin: -IJV is the continuation of sigmoid sinus which leaves posterior cranial fossa through the jugular foramen (along w CN9,10,11) Course: -Descends in the neck through carotid sheath (together with ICA, CN10, deep cervical lymph nodes) -joins subclavian vein behind medial end of clavicle to form brachiocephalic vein Drainage
Neck lymphatic drainage general pathway Superficial tissues: […] –> […] –> […] Deep tissues: […] –> […]
Neck lymphatic drainage general pathway Superficial tissues: Superficial Cervical Nodes –> Deep Cervical Nodes –> Jugular Lymphatic Trunks (R lymphatic duct & L thoracic duct) Deep tissues: Deep Cervical Nodes –> Jugular Lymphatic Trunks (R lymphatic duct & L thoracic duct)
The convergence of the frontal, occipital, temporal and greater wing of sphenoid wing is called […]. This is the thinnest part of the skull, and fractures punctures the […] artery, resulting in […] haemorrhage
The convergence of the frontal, occipital, temporal and greater wing of sphenoid wing is called Pterion. This is the thinnest part of the skull, and fractures punctures the middle meningeal artery, resulting in extradural haemorrhage
Name the 3 cranial fossa, their respective openings and contents that passes through (1 card ta it all!!!) […] cranial fossa: -contains frontal lobes -Cribriform plate of ethmoid (CN1) […] cranial fossa: -bounded by lesser wing of sphenoid & petrous temporal bone -contain temporal lobes -[…] contains pituitary gland -[…] -[…] -[…] […] cranial fossa: -contain hindbrain (cerebellum, po
Name the 3 cranial fossa, their respective openings and contents that passes through (1 card ta it all!!!) Anterior cranial fossa: -contains frontal lobes -Cribriform plate of ethmoid (CN1) Middle cranial fossa: -bounded by lesser wing of sphenoid & petrous temporal bone -contain temporal lobes -hypophyseal fossa/sella turcica (turkish saddle) contains pituitary gland -Optic canal (CN2) -SOF/Foram
In the middle cranal fossa, ICA can be found associated with CN[…]
In the middle cranal fossa, ICA can be found associated with CN2
The two layers of the Dura mater are […] & […]. The layer that extends through foramen magnum to form dura of spinal cord is the […]
The two layers of the Dura mater are Endosteal/Periosteal layer & Meningeal layer. The layer that extends through foramen magnum to form dura of spinal cord is the Meningeal layer (i.e spinal cord no endosteal layer)
Name the 3 septa formed by the meningeal layer of the dura mater and its main function -[…] -[…] -[…] Main function is to […]
Name the 3 septa formed by the meningeal layer of the dura mater and its main function -Falx Cerebri -Falx Cerebelli -Tentorium Cerebelli Main function is to resist rotatory displacement of the brain (TL;DR stability)
CSF drains into the dural venous sinuses via […]
CSF drains into the dural venous sinuses via arachnoid granulations/villi
Dura is innervated by meningeal branches from […] Falx(s) are all innervated by […] Literally nobody knows but now u know hehe….
Dura is innervated by meningeal branches from CN V1,V2,V3, 10 & C2-3 Falx(s) are all innervated by CN V1 Literally nobody knows but now u know hehe…. Clinical: Dural headaches Dura is sensitive to pain even though brain itself is not (reason why in neurosurgery after you get past it, patient can be awake and playing violin while the surgeon works away at removing the brain tumour) - Caused by di
Name the 3 types of brain haemorrhages and identify the cause. - […] - […] - […] Note the presentation of these haemorrhages on radiography.
Name the 3 types of brain haemorrhages and identify the cause. - Extradural, torn MMA - Subdural, torn sup cerebral veins (crossing of cerebral vein to enter DVS) - Subarachnoid, cerebral artery aneurysms (blood spills directly into subarachnoid space & CSF) Note the presentation of these haemorrhages on radiography.
Dural Venous Sinuses. Imagine drawing out the sinuses and connecting them as you answer. […] runs in the upper border of falx cerebri - Receive sup cerebral veins - Cont. w venous lacunae […] runs in inf concave border of falx cerebri - Union of ISS & Great Cerebral Vein of Galen forms the […] […] runs in falx cerebelli against occipital bone, communicates inferiorly with vertebral veins p
Dural Venous Sinuses. Imagine drawing out the sinuses and connecting them as you answer. Superior sagittal sinus (I affectionately calls it SSS) runs in the upper border of falx cerebri - Receive sup cerebral veins - Cont. w venous lacunae Inferior sagittal sinus (ISS) runs in inf concave border of falx cerebri - Union of ISS & Great Cerebral Vein of Galen forms the straight sinus (StS) Occipital
Cavernous sinus (CS) is drained by -[…]: from CS via anterolat margin of tentorium cerebelli to TS -[…]: drains inferiorly to junction of SS & IJV Recall CS communicates w pterygoid plexus, triangle of danger.
Cavernous sinus (CS) is drained by -Sup Petrosal Sinus: from CS via anterolat margin of tentorium cerebelli to TS -Inf Petrosal Sinus: drains inferiorly to junction of SS & IJV Recall CS communicates w pterygoid plexus, triangle of danger.
Structures & relations of the Cavernous Sinus Structures inside the CS: - Thru sinus: […], […], […] - In lat wall: CN[…],[…],[…],[…] Relations of CS & pituitary - [Ant] […] - [Lat] […] - [Pos] […] - [Sup] […] - [Med] […] - [Inf] […]
Structures & relations of the Cavernous Sinus Structures inside the CS: - Thru sinus: ICA, sympathetic plexus, CN6 - In lat wall: CN3,4,V1,V2 Relations of CS & pituitary - [Ant] SOF - [Lat] Foramen R, Foramen.O, Trigeminal Ganglion - [Pos] F. Lacerum - [Sup] Optic Chiasma - [Med] Pituitary gland (in Sella Turnica) - [Inf] Nasal cavity, sphenoid sinus
Enlarged pituitary gland causes […]
Enlarged pituitary gland causes bitemporal hemianopia “If you see the slides I showed you during prelab, 3 of our 20 silent mentors had pituitary enlargement. What will that cause? Yes (???)”– Prof Ng Yee Kong
Brain Embryology. Name the primary vesicles, secondary vesicles and derivatives of the neural tube […]
Brain Embryology. Name the primary vesicles, secondary vesicles and derivatives of the neural tube Need to know? idk man. At least secondary vesicle? Know the names for MCQ.
Name the 4 lobes of the brain (dont tell me u dont know) and the 2 fissure 3 sulcus that divides them. 4 lobes of the brain […] - L/R separated by […] - […] divides F & P (identify as most consistent parallel fold) - […] divides P & T - […] (must see from medial aspect) divide P & O - […] subdivides the occipital lobe
Name the 4 lobes of the brain (dont tell me u dont know) and the 2 fissure 3 sulcus that divides them. 4 lobes of the brain (F, P, T, O) - L/R separated by longitudinal fissure/falx cerebri - Central sulcus divides F & P (identify as most consistent parallel fold) - Lateral fissure divides P & T - Parieto-occipital sulcus (must see from medial aspect) divide P & O - Calcarine sulcus subdivides the
The white matter connecting two brain hemispheres is called […]
The white matter connecting two brain hemispheres is called Corpus Callosum (CC)
The […] lies on either side of the 3rd ventricle of the brain
The thalamus lies on either side of the 3rd ventricle of the brain
Cerebral cortex grey matter layers - Layer […] thicker in sensory cortex (ascending tracts ST, DLMC, SC) - Layer […] thicker in motor cortex (descending tracts CS/pyramidal, CB)
Cerebral cortex grey matter layers - Layer 4 thicker in sensory cortex (ascending tracts ST, DLMC, SC) - Layer 5 thicker in motor cortex (descending tracts CS/pyramidal, CB)
Where are the somatic sensory areas in the cerebral cortex? - Primary somato-sensory cortex (SC1): […] (A1,2,3) –> receives input from […] of the thalamus - Secondary somato-sensory cortex (SC2)/Somesthetic Association Area: […] (A5) –> multimodal columns provide […] (identify 3D object without held in hand looking at it)
Where are the somatic sensory areas in the cerebral cortex? - Primary somato-sensory cortex (SC1): post-central gyrus (A1,2,3) –> receives input from ventral posterior nucleus (VPL/VPM) of the thalamus - Secondary somato-sensory cortex (SC2)/Somesthetic Association Area: posterior to SC1 (A5) –> multimodal columns provide stereognosis (identify 3D object without held in hand looking at it)
Where are the somatic motor areas in the cerebral cortex? - Primary motor cortex (MC1): […] (A4) –> Gives rise to pyrimidal tract - Secondary motor cortex (MC2) is subdivided into […] (A6, […]) & […] (A6, […]) between primary and frontal gyri –> […] for motor intention, […] for motor planning
Where are the somatic motor areas in the cerebral cortex? - Primary motor cortex (MC1): pre-central gyrus (A4) –> Gives rise to pyrimidal tract - Secondary motor cortex (MC2) is subdivided into Pre-Motor Cortex (PMC) (A6, lat) & Supplementary Motor Area (SMA) (A6, med) between primary and frontal gyri –> PMC for motor intention, SMA for motor planning
Sensory and motor homunculus show the area of representation of body areas in the cerebral cortex: -Medial cortex: […] -Lateral cortex: […]
Sensory and motor homunculus show the area of representation of body areas in the cerebral cortex: -Medial cortex: Lower body (Supplied by ACA) -Lateral cortex: Upper body (Supplied by MCA)