Neuro Flashcards
Area of frontal lobe that contains the primary motor cortex for voluntary muscle activation
precentral gyrus
Area of the frontal lobe that controls emotions and judgments
prefrontal cortex
Area of the frontal lobe that controls motor aspects of speech
Broca’s area
Area of the parietal lobe that is the primary sensory cortex for integration of sensation; receives fibers conveying touch, proprioceptive, pain and temp from the opposite side of the body
postcentral gyrus
lobe responsible for auditory and vestibular processing
temporal lobe
Area of the temporal lobe dedicated to language comprehension
Wernicke’s area
This structure integrates and relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex and subcortical regions, relays motor information from the cerebellum and globus pallidus to the precentral motor cortex, and assists in the integration of visceral and somatic functions
thalamus
this structure’s main goal is to maintain body homeostasis by controlling ANS and neuroendocrine functions
hypothalamus
this structure secretes hormones that influence the pituitary gland and several organs, also influences circadian rhythm
pineal gland
located in the midbrain, this is a large motor nucleus connecting the basal ganglia and cortex; important in motor control and muscle tone
substantia nigra
area of the mid-brain essential for dopamine production and primarily effected in Parkinson’s disease
substantia nigra
contains these cranial nerve nuclei: oculomotor, trochlear
midbrain
contains these cranial nerve nuclei: trigeminal, abducens, facial, vestibulocohclear
pons
connects cerebellum to brainstem and is important for voluntary movement control
olivary nuclear complex
contains these cranial nerve nuclei: hypoglossal, vagus, vestibulocohclear
medulla oblongata
portion of brainstem containing centers for vital functions: cardiac, respiratory, vasomotor
medulla oblongata
anterior portion of the brainstem (midbrain, pons, medulla) containing 4 important nuclei producing neurotransmitters (serotonin, NOR, ACh), assists with arousal attention and muscle tone modulation, damage to this will cause dysregulation of sleep-wake cycles, impaired arousal and impaired ability to focus
Reticular Activating system (RAS)
cerebellar lobe controlling movement planning and motor learning
neocerebellum (cerebrocerebellum)