Human Neuroanatomy Flashcards
What structures does the cerebral hemisphere include?
Cerebral cortex, basal ganglia, amygdala, and hippocampal formation
What is the function of the cerebral hemisphere?
Responsible for cognitive functions and motor functions
What structures does the the diencephalon include?
Thalamus and hypothalamus
What is the function of the thalamus?
- Relay station
- Processes sensory signals going to the cerebral cortex
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
- Regulates hormones
How does the hypothalamus control its functions?
By controlling the secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland
What are the two type of functions the midbrain has?
- Motor
- Sensory
What is the motor midbrain function (2)?
- Controls eye movements
- Involved in motor control of skeletal muscles
What is the sensory midbrain function?
- Contains relay nuclei of visual and auditory systems
The pons relays signals from ____ —> ______
- Relays signals from the cerebral cortex to the cerebellum
Where does the cerebellum receive its sensory information from (2)?
- Spinal cord
- Semicircular canals (inner ear)
Where does the cerebellum receive its motor information from?
- Cerebral cortex
Functions of the cerebellum (3)
- Coordinates timing of skeletal muscle contractions and eye movements
- Involved in maintaining posture
> Balance
What are the functions of the medulla (2)?
- Regulates respiration and blood pressure
What is the function of the frontal lobe (2)?
- Involved in STM
- Important for planning and sequencing behavioural acts
