Gross Anatomy

Question 1

Parts of the Brainstem

Answer 1

Thalamus, Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata

Question 2

Function of brainstem

Answer 2

Basic needs including sleep, breathing and autonomic actions

Question 3

Four lobes of the brain and functions

Answer 3

Occipital: contains primary visual processes

Parietal: contains somatosensory cortex- termination of pathways carrying modalities of touch, pressure, pain and temperature from the opposite half of the body

Frontal: contains primary motor cortex- controls movement

Temporal: Recognition of objects and human faces

Question 4

Function of central sulcus

Answer 4

Divides the anterior frontal lobe from the more posterior parietal lobe

Question 5

Lateral sulcus

Answer 5

separates the frontal lobe from the temporal lobe

Question 6

parieto-occipital sulcus

Answer 6

separates the parietal lobe from the occipital lobe

Question 7

Motor Functions of cerebellum

Answer 7

Helps to control balance and equilibrium
Influences muscle tone and makes postural adjustments
Helps to coordinate movement sequences during skilled activity

Question 8

Cerebellum basic structure

Answer 8

Anterior and posterior lobe which are separated by the primary fissure