Basal ganglia and cerebellum Flashcards
1
Q
Fissure sup to cerebellum
A
Transverse cerebral fissure
2
Q
Notch in dura allows what to pass through
A
Midbrain
3
Q
Subtentorial organ
A
Cerebellum
4
Q
Which fissure seperates the ant and post lobes of the cerebellum
A
Primary fissure
5
Q
Which lobe is larger
A
Posterior
6
Q
What makes up the flucconodular lobe
A
Nodule and Flocculus
7
Q
Gyri (tree like features)
A
Folia
8
Q
Core of white matter containing a small section of grey matter
A
Deep cerebellar nuclei (4 pairs)
9
Q
Attached to brainstem by
A
3 peduncles
10
Q
Which d.c.n is the largest
A
Dentate nucleus and most lat
Fastigial is next (most medial)
11
Q
3 layers of cerebellar cortex
A
Molecular layer (outer)
Purkinje cell layer (middle)
Granule cell layer (inner)
12
Q
Functions of basal ganglia
A
Faciliate movement
Inhibit unwanted movement
Role in posture and muscle tone
