Medical Terms Relating to the Nervous System Flashcards
nucleus deep in the temporal lobe of the cerebrum that is related to memory and emotional behavior
amygdala
deep midline feature of the anterior spinal cord, marking the separation between the left and right sides of the cord
anterior median fissure
central nervous system fibers carrying sensory information from the spinal cord or periphery to the brain
ascending tract
systematic nerve from the arm that arises from the brachial plexus
axillary nerve
a region of the frontal lobe that assists in speech and language production
broca’s area
a region of the adult brain that includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
brain stem
a region of the adult brain largely responsible for comparing information from the cerebrum with sensory feedback from the periphery to the spinal cord
cerebellum
outer gray matter covering the forebrain
cerebral cortex
region of the adult brain responsible for higher neurological functions such as memory, emotion, and consciousness
cerebrum
responsible for sensory or motor functions of the head and neck
cranial nerve
control eye movement
extraocular muscles
contracts the facial muscles; aids in the sense of taste and saliva production
facial nerve
a region of the cerebral cortex directly beneath the frontal bone of the cranium
frontal lobe
contracts tongue and throat muscles; assists in taste and saliva production
glossopharyngeal
responsible for long-term memory formation
hippocampus
contracts muscles of the tongue
hypoglossal nerve
supplies blood to the brain
internal carotid artery
responsible for emotional behavior and memory formation
limbic system
protective outer coverings of the central nervous system
meninges
the region of the cerebral cortex directly beneath the occipital bone of the cranium
occipital lobe
responsible for the sense of smell
olfactory nerve
responsible for visual sensation
optic nerve
responsible for contacting the neck muscles
spinal accessory nerve
responsible for relaying information between the cerebrum and the hindbrain, spinal cord, and periphery
thalamus
responsible for sensation of the face and contraction of themastication muscles
trigeminal nerve
responsible for contraction of one of the extraocular muscles
trochlear nerve
responsible for autonomic control of the organs in the thoracic and upper abdominal cavities
vagus nerve
responsible for the sensation of hearing and balance
vestibulocochlear nerve