Lecture 5 - Brain Anatomy Flashcards
1
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Neuraxis
A
Line along length CNS
2
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Anterior
A
Front
3
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Posterior
A
Behind
4
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Superior
A
Above
5
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Inferior
A
Below
6
Q
Rostral
A
Towards beak
7
Q
Caudal
A
Towards tail
8
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Dorsal
A
Towards back
9
Q
Ventral
A
Towards belly
10
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Lateral
A
Away from midline
11
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Medial
A
Towards midline
12
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Interneuron vs projection neuron (CNS)
A
Interneuron: axon stays local
Projection neuron: axon goes out
13
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Axons of motor neurons vs of sensory neurons (PNS)
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Motor neurons: axons = efferent fibers (away from CNS)
Soma-> spinal cord
Sensory neurons: axons = afferent fibers (towards CNS)
14
Q
Contralateral
A
Structures on opposite side of body
15
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Ipsilateral
A
Structures on same side of body (taste & smell)