Cerebrovascular Accident Flashcards
What is the primitive name of the Brain?
Encephalon
Part of extracellular fluid
CSF
Produced by choroid plexus
CSF
Enumerate in proper order the CSF flow
Choroid Plexus > Lateral Ventricles > Foramen of Monroe > 3rd Ventricle > Sylvian Aqueduct > 4th Ventricle > F. Luschka, F. Magendie, F. Luschka > Subarachnoid Space > Terminates at S2 Level > Reabsorbed at Arachnoid Villi
Membranous connective tissue that encloses the brain and spinal cord
Meninges
What are the functions of the meninges?
Protect the spinal cord from mechanical damage & infection
- Outermost covering
- Strongest/ toughest layer
Dura Mater
What is the other name for the Dura Mater?
Pachymeninx
It is the middle layer of the meninges
Arachnoid Mater
What is the other name for Arachnoid Mater?
Leptomeninx
The innermost layer of the meninges
Pia Mater
What is the other term for Pia Mater?
Leptomeninx
Layer found in between the skull and dura mater
Extradural Space
Layer located between dura et arachnoid mater
Subdural Space
Layer located between arachnoid mater et pia mater
Subarachnoid Space
- Largest part of the brain
- aka “big brain”
- has 2 hemispheres
Cerebrum
What lateral side of the body is affected when pt has CVA?
Contralateral Side
What are the functions of the L Hemisphere?
(MALL) M- Math Analysis - Analytical - Logical thinking - Language
What are the functions of the R Hemisphere?
(MICA) M- Memory & music I- Insights C- Creativity A- Arts
Largest lobe of the brain
Frontal Lobe of Cerebrum
What are the functions of the Frontal Lobe?
(MPS)
M- Motor Function
P- Personality and Behavior
S- “ Seat Intelligence”
What is the function of the Parietal Lobe of the Cerebrum?
General Sensation
What are the general sensations?
(PTPT) P- Pain T- Temperature P- Pressure T- Touch
What is the function of the Occipital Lobe?
For Vision
What are the functions of the temporal lobe?
Hearing, Memory, Smelling
What is BA 4?
- Primary Motor Area
- Precentral Gyrus
- Execution of motor function on the contralateral side of the body
If there is a lesion is BA 4 what is it?
Flaccidity
What is BA 6?
- Premotor Area
- aka “Secondary Motor Area”; “Motor Association Area”
What are the functions of BA 6?
- Motor Planning
- Initiation of Movement
- Coordination
If BA 6 has a lesion what is it?
@ C/L Side (SITA) S- Spasticity I- Incoordination T- Tremor A- Akinesia (Motor Deficit)
What is BA 8?
Frontal Eye Field
What is the function of BA 8?
Conjugate eye movements
If there is a lesion in BA 8, what is it?
Frontal Gaze Pattern
What are BA 9, 10, 11, 12?
Prefrontal Areas
What are the functions of BA 9, 10, 11, 12?
- Seat Intelligence
- Personality et Behavior
If there are lesion in BA 9, 10, 11, 12,what is it?
Personality and Behavior changes
What is BA 44 et 45?
Broca’s Area
What is BA 44 et 45 for?
- Associated c praxis speech
- Motor Speech Area
If there is lesion in BA 44 et 45, what is it?
Broca’s Aphasia
What are BA 3, 1, 2?
Primary Sensory Area- aka Post-central Gyrus
What are the functions of BA 3, 1, 2?
- Receives all general sensation, location and sensory perception
If there is lesion in BA 3, 1, 2, what is it?
Hemianesthesia/ Anesthesia