Brain Flashcards

1
Q

hindbrain =

A

pons
cerebellum
medulla

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2
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brainstem =

A

medulla
pons
midbrain

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3
Q

forebrain =

A

diencephalon
thalamus
hypothalamus
cerebrum

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4
Q

corneal reflex

A
AA = Va
EA = facial > orbicularis oculi
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5
Q

cavernous sinus thrombosis >

A

nerve compression:
III > ptosis
IV / VI > diplopia
Vb

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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

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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
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