Lecture 7: Internal Organization of Cerebrum Flashcards
What are the major C-shaped structures of the cerebrum?
Cerebrum, lateral ventricles, caudate, fornix
The head of caudate is _____ to the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle, while the tail of the caudate is ______ to the temporal horn
Lateral; superior
What the term used for the tract emerging from the hippocampus, headed medially toward the splenium of the CC
Fimbria-fornix
The fornix is located _____ to the lateral ventricle
Medially
The fornix eventually clings to the _______ _________ before descending to the __________ _________
Septum pellucidum; mammillary bodies
What are two non-C shaped major WM tracts of the cerebrum?
Corpus callosum and internal capsule
The fibers feeding into the internal capsule are called what?
Corona radiata
What does the anterior limb of the internal capsule separate?
Caudate from lenticular nucleus
What does the posterior limb of the internal capsule separate?
Thalamus from lenticular nucleus
Genu of the internal capsule carries what type of information?
Facial information
What does the anterior commissure connect?
Temporal lobes
The foramen of Monro is a good landmark for what?
Genu of the internal capsule
The posterior commissure overlays what structure? And what is it required for?
Cerebral aqueduct; Consensual pupillary reflex
The internal capsule is best appreciated in which view?
Horizontal
