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Procedures Fall 13 > Ch.5 Head Sectional > Flashcards

Ch.5 Head Sectional Flashcards

1
Q

This structure follows the shape of the lateral ventricle, it is:

  • the floor of the anterior horns
  • the body of the lateral ventricle
  • the roof of the inferior horns
A

Caudate nucleus

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2
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This forms the lateral wall of the third ventricle.

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Thalamus

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3
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This is a single midline structure.

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3rd Ventricle

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4
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This is a band of white fibers that separates the caudate nucleus and thalamus medially from the lentiform nucleus laterally.

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Internal Capsule

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5
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This is a large white band that connects the two cerebral hemispheres.

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corpus callosum

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6
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This structures surrounds the cerebral aqueduct and consists of the cerebral peduncles anteriorly and the corpora quadrigemina posteriorly.

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The Midbrain

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This is located in the superior margin of the falx cerebra.

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superior sagittal sinus

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8
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This is located in the inferior margin of the falx cerebri.

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The inferior sagittal sinus

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9
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This forms a partition between the cerebrum and the cerebellum.

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Tentorium Cerebelli

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10
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This forms a junction between the tentorium cerebelli and the falx cerebri.

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Straight sinus

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11
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These two structures project into the superior cistern.

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pineal body and corpra quadrigemina

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12
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This sinus courses laterally along the internal surface of the occipital bone.

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Transverse sinus

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13
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This ventricle is at the level of the pons and the cerebellum.

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4th Ventricle

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14
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The cerebellar peduncles connect this structure with other parts of the central nervous system.

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Cerebellum

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15
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This sinus is anterior to the hypophysis.

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sphenoid

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16
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The internal carotid arteries go through what sinus that lays laterally to the hypophysis.

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Cavernous Sinus

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17
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This artery is in the pontine cistern anterior to the pons.

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Basilar Artery

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18
Q

The sigmoid sinus drains into what?

A

The internal jugular vein

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19
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This muscle is lateral to the ramus of the mandible.

A

Masseter

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20
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This muscle is medial to the ramus of the mandible

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Temporalis

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21
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This gland is posterior to the ramus, anterior to the mastoid, and lateral to the internal jugular vein and internal carotid artery.

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Parotid

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22
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The layer of the cerebral hemispheres is gray matter and is called what?

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cortex

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23
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What is the space between the cerebral hemispheres?

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Longitudinal Fissure

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24
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What is the membranous partition between the cerebral hemispheres?

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Falx cerebri

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25
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What is the layer of meninges that is in closest contact with the surface of the cerebrum?

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Pia Mater

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26
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What are the 3 layers of meninges?

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  1. Dura Mater- outer fibrous connective tissue
  2. Arachnoid- Thin layer
  3. Pia Mater- Most delicate inner layer
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27
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What is the name of the meningeal layer that forms the tough outer covering for the brain?

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Dura Mater

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28
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What is the name of the space between two adjacent cerebral gyri?

A

Sulci

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29
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What is the name of the meningeal layer that extends from the top of one gyrus to another forming a bridge over the sulci?

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Arachnoid

30
Q

Between which two layers of meninges is the cerebrospinal fluid located?

A

Arachnoid and Pia Mater

31
Q

Which ventricle of the brain is the most superior?

A

Lateral ventricle

32
Q

What is the most anterior lobe of the cerebrum?

A

Frontal

33
Q

What blood filled space is located in the superior margin of the falx cerebri?

A

Superior Sagittal Sinus

34
Q

Name the 5 regions and meninges between the outer layer of meninges and the cerebral cortex.

A
  1. Dura Mater
  2. Falx Cerebri
  3. Arachnoid
  4. Subarachnoid
  5. Pia Mater
35
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What blood vessels are located in the anterior portion of the longitudinal fissure?

A

Anterior cerebral artery

36
Q

What is the blood filled space at the internal margin of the posterior part of the falx cerebri?

A

Inferior Sagittal Sinus

37
Q

What region of white matter is between the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus?

A

Internal Capsule

38
Q

Which of the basal ganglia is closest to the insula?

A

Extreme Capsule

39
Q

What specialized capillary struture is found in the ventricles of the brain?

A

Choroid Plexus

40
Q

What is the name f the venous sinus located at the junction of the flax cerebri and the tentorium cerebella?

A

Inferior Sagittal Sinus

41
Q

How can you distinguish between the inferior sagaittal sinus and the straight sinus?

A

The straight sinus will be closer in proximity to the superior sagittal sinus posterior.

42
Q

What is the blood vessel in the space anterior to the pons?

A

Basilar Artery

43
Q

What blood vessels are immediately lateral to the pituitary gland?

A

Internal Carotid

44
Q

What large cranial nerve is typically evident as it emerges from the pons?

A

Optic Nerve

45
Q

What lobe of the brain is evident anterior to the petrous ridges?

A

Temporal Lobe

46
Q

What is the name of the dura mater between the 2 cerebellar hemispheres?

A

Falx Cerebri

47
Q

What is the name of the central part of the cerebellum?

A

Vermis

48
Q

What bone forms the majority of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

A

Maxillary

49
Q

What specific band of bone is lateral to the temporalis muscle?

A

Zygomatic Arch

50
Q

What bone forms the majority of the medial wall of the orbit?

A

Ethmoid

51
Q

Into what vessel does the sigmoid sinus drain?

A

Internal Jugular

52
Q

What muscle is lateral to the ramus of the mandible?

A

Masseter Muscle

53
Q

What portion of bone is immediately posterior to the parotid gland?

A

Mastoid Process

54
Q

The space posterior to the nasal cavity is called the?

A

Nasopharynx

55
Q

Which is more anterior the carotid canal or the jugular foramen?

A

Carotid Canal

56
Q

In sagittal sections through the lateral region of the face and neck, what gland is located anterior and inferior to the EAM?

A

Parotid Gland

57
Q

All muscles of facial expression are innervated by this cranial nerve and insert on the skin of the face. These mucles include -frontalis, orbicularis oculi, orbicularis oris, buccinator and platysma.

A

Cranial Nerve VII (facial)

58
Q

These muscles of mastication are innervated by the mandibular division of this cranial nerve and insert on the mandible and consist of - masseter-temporalis-lateral pterygoid and medial pterygoid muscles.

A

Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)

59
Q

This is the largest salivary gland and is wedged between the ramus of the mandible and the mastoid portion of the temporal bone.

A

Parotid gland

60
Q

This gland is located medial to the body and the angle of the mandible.

A

Submandibular

61
Q

This gland is the smallest salivary gland and is located in the floor of the mouth adjacent to the lingual frenulum.

A

Sublingual

62
Q

What are the 5 lobes that each cerebral hemisphere is divided into?

A
  • Frontal
  • Parietal
  • Occipital
  • Temporal
  • Insula
63
Q

These are regions of gray matter scattered throughout the cerebral white matter.

A

Basal Ganglia

64
Q

The basal ganglia include what 3 structures?

A
  • Caudate Nucleus
  • Lentiform Nucleus
  • Claustrum
65
Q

This is centrally located and surrounded by the cerebral hemispheres.

A

Diencephalon

66
Q

The Diencephalon consists of what 3 parts?

A
  • epithalamus
  • thalamus
  • hypothalamus
67
Q

The brainstem is divided into what 3 parts?

A
  • Midbrain
  • Pons
  • Medulla Oblongata
68
Q

The Midbrain is divided into what 2 parts?

A
  • Corpora Quadragemina

- Cerebral Peduncles

69
Q

The cerebellum is located ____ to the brainstem.

A

Posterior

70
Q

The cerebellum has 2 hemispheres that are connected by what structure?

A

Vermis

71
Q

Gray matter surrounding the branching white matter is called?

A

Arbor Vitae

72
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by what?

A

Choroid Plexus in the ventricles

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