Brain Flashcards
1
Q
hindbrain =
A
pons
cerebellum
medulla
2
Q
brainstem =
A
medulla
pons
midbrain
3
Q
forebrain =
A
diencephalon
thalamus
hypothalamus
cerebrum
4
Q
corneal reflex
A
AA = Va EA = facial > orbicularis oculi
5
Q
cavernous sinus thrombosis >
A
nerve compression:
III > ptosis
IV / VI > diplopia
Vb
6
Q
route of infection spread from scalp to intracranial structures
A
emissary veins drain to IC structures
DCT veins drain to ext / int jugular veins
7
Q
route of infection spread from orbit to intracranial structures
A
ophthalmic veins (x valves therefore free movement of blood etc) drain orbit > facial vein ophthalmic veins > cavernous sinus > IC structures