m: brainstem / CN5 Flashcards
parts of brainstem
midbrain pons medulla
where is cerebellum attached
posterior surface of brainstem
is cerebellum in front of behind 4th ventral
behind
what ascending tracts are in brainstem
anterolateral systems
PCML
spinocerebllar
which descending tracts are in brainstem
corticospinal tract
corticobulbar tract
where do cerebellar connections come from
pontine nuclei
whats intrinsic system in brainstem
reticular formation
neurotransmitter system
central pattern generators
where are cranial nerve nuclei
brainstem
responsible for voluntert motor activity
corticospinal tract
where is corticospinal tract
under cerebral peduncles, bons and pyramids
where do corticopsinal fibres midline
caudal medulla (pyramid decssuation)
major feature of posterior surface midbrain
inferior superior colliculi
inferior colliculi
auditory pathway
superior colliculi
visual reflexes
cerebellar peduncles
in pons connect brainstem and cerebellum
name the 3 cerebellar peduncles
inferior middle superior
key features of caudal medulla
fas grace and cute