Cerebrum Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the cerebrum embryologically derived from?

A

Prosencephalon

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2
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What are the main sulci?

A

Central sulcus (separates frontal and parietal lobes)

Lateral sulcus (separates frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobes)

Lunate sulcus (located in occipital cortex)

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3
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What are the main gyri?

A

Precentral gyrus (primary motor cortex)

Postcentral gyrus (primary somatosensory cortex)

Superior temporal gyrus (sound reception and processing)

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4
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What is the frontal lobe functionally responsible for?

A

Higher intellect, personality, mood, social conduct and language

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What are the parietal lobes functionally responsible for?

A
Language and calculation (on dominant side) 
Visuospatial functions (on non-dominant side)
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6
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What are the temporal lobes functionally responsible for?

A

Memory
Language
Hearing (primary auditory cortex)

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7
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What is the occipital lobe functionally responsible for?

A

Vision

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8
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What is the blood supply to the cerebrum?

A

Anterior cerebral artery (branch of ICA)
Middle cerebral artery (branch of ICA)
Posterior cerebral artery (branch of Basilar)

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9
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What is the venous drainage of the cerebrum?

A

Cerebral veins drain directly into dural venous sinuses

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