Cranial Nerve - Pons Flashcards
What two parts is the pons divided into?
- Tegmentum
2. Basis Pontis
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
Dorsal Portion
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
a. Tegmentum
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
Contains pontine nuclei and crossing pontine fibers running transversely.
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
b. Basis Pontis
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
Ventral Portion
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
b. Basis Pontis
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
Contains cranial nuclei and ascending and descending tracts.
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
a. Tegmentum
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
This region lies just below the forth ventricle.
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
a. Tegmentum
Select the proper portion of the Pons:
Marked by large fasicles of fibers containing corticospinal, corticobulbar, and corticopointine axons.
a. Tegmentum
b. Basis Pontis
b. Basis Pontis
The Basis Pontis contains pontine nuclei and corssing pontine fibers running transversely which make up
middle cerebellar peducle
In the Basis Pontis, large fasicles of fibers containing corticospinal, corticobulbar, and corticopointine axons are running in what direction?
caudal
What are the 3 cerebellar peduncles
inferior, middle, and superior
All 3 cerebral peducles can be seen at what level?
pontine level
As a general principle, the cerebellar peduncles allow for
cerebellar afferents to enter (inferior and middle) and exit (superior) the cerebellum.
Which Cranial Nerves are associated with the pons?
CNVIII - Vestibularcochlear
CNVII - Facial
CNVI - Abducens
CNV - Trigeminal
What is the function of the Cochlear Division of CNVIII Vestibulochochlear Nerve?
relay of auditory information from specialized receptor, the cochlea.
Auditory information is distributed (IPSILATERALLY, CONTRALTERALLY, BILATERALLY) through the brain stem and cortical auditory areas.
Auditory information is distributed BILATERALLY through the brain stem and cortical auditory areas.
T/F: Unilateral lesions of the CNS auditory structures do not result in unilateral deafness.
True
T/F: Damage to the CNVIII or both cochlear nuclei will result in ipsilateral deafness.
True
If sensory stems are topographically organized, how is the entire auditory system organized?
tonotopically
Specifically what is the ultimate end goal of auditory pathways?
cerebral cortex:
- the superior surface of the superior temporal gyrus (within the lateral sulcus)
- Broadmann’s areas 41 and 42
- Pirmary Auditory Cortex
- Transverse Temporal Gyri of Heschl
T/F: Much cross-communication takes place in the auditory pathway before arriving at cortex.
True
The bilateral representation is complex and actual relay steps are unclear. It does however support the ability to localize sound to one side.
The Cochlear Nerve consists of axons or central processes of neurons containing what information?
bringing afferent information from the inner ear.
Where does the Cochlear Nerve enter the brainstem?
cerebellopontine angle
Once the Cochlear Nerve enters the brainstem at the cerebellopontine angle, what does it do?
bifurcates to synapse
After the Cochlear Nerve enters the brainstem and bifurcates where does it synapse?
in both dorsal and ventral cochlear nuclei
Where are the dorsal and ventral cochlear nuclei located?
both are superficial and located in rostral (open) medullar, adjacent to the based of the inferior cerebellar peduncle.
What are the seven synapses that occur for the Cochlear Nerve?
- Dorsal and Ventral Cochlear Nuclei
- Superior Olivary Nucleus
- Lateral Lemniscus
- Nucleus of Inferior colliculus
- Brachium of inferior colliculus
- Medial geniculate nucleus
- Primary auditory cortex
What is the pathway for the protective auditory reflex of turning head TO sound?
Inferior Colliculus >
Superior Colliculus >
Tectospinal Tract
Which nucleus is important for protection against loud noise?
Superior olivary nucleus
What are the two areas which the superior olivary nucleus can dampen noise?
- Stapes
2. Malleus
What cranial nerve does the olivary nucleus use to dampen noise at the stapes?
CNVII Facial
What cranial nerve does the olivary nucleus use to dampen noise at the malleus?
CNV Trigeminal
What muscle does the superior olivary nucleus project to the CNVII Facial to dampen noise at the stapes?
Stapedius Muscle
What muscle does the superior olivary nucleus project to the CNV Trigeminal to dampen noise at the malleus?
Tensor Tymapni Muscle
What is Acoustic Neuroma?
Tumor growing in the cerebellopontine angle, usually benign and beginning on the VIII Vestibulocochlear Nerve
What affect does the Acoustic Neuroma have on the Vestibular Component of VIII Vestibulochchlear?
irritative lesion; changes in perception of head position - spinning sensation, vertigo