Brain And Skull Flashcards
What are the main bones of the skull?
- Parietal
- Temporal
- Occipital
- Temporooccipital
- Frontal
- Sphenoid
- Nasal
Which bone is located at the back of the skull?
Occipital bone
What are the parts of the temporal bone?
- Squamous part
- Mastoid part
- Styloid process
- External acoustic meatus
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Coordination of voluntary movements
Identify the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Corpus callosum
Fill in the blank: The _______ gland regulates various hormonal functions.
Pituitary
Which part of the brain is involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness?
Pineal gland
True or False: The medulla oblongata is responsible for autonomic functions.
True
What is the central sulcus?
A prominent groove that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe
Name the structure that contains the third ventricle.
Thalamus
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital lobe
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a key structure in the limbic system associated with emotions.
Amygdala
What are the components of the brainstem?
- Pons
- Medulla oblongata
- Midbrain
Which structure is involved in the formation of cerebrospinal fluid?
Choroid plexus
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
Regulation of homeostasis and endocrine functions
