Neuro Anatomy - WEEK 1 DRY & WET incomplete

Question 1

which cranial nerves emerge from the pontomedullary junction?

Answer 1

CN6, CN7, CN8

Question 2

which of the cranial nerves that emerge from the pontomedullary junction has the longest intracranial course?

Answer 2

CN7

Question 3

what is the function of the pyramids?

Answer 3

voluntary control of musculature of body and face

Question 4

what is the function of the olive?

Answer 4

superior nucleus: perception of sound

inferior nucleus: cerebella motor learning & function

Question 5

what is the name given to the midline structure connecting the two cerebellar hemispheres?

Answer 5

vermis

Question 6

is the flocculonodular lobe on the inferior or superior side of the cerebellum?

Answer 6

inferior

Question 7

what is the name of the ventricle which lies immediately anterior to the cerebellum and immediately superior to the medulla?

Answer 7

4th ventricle

Question 8

what is the name given to the large fissure separating the two cerebral hemispheres?

Answer 8

median longitudinal fissure

Question 9

what type of fibres are most likely to be carried in the corpus callosum?

Answer 9

commissural fibres

Question 10

where is the primary motor cortex situated?

Answer 10

pre central gyrus (dorsal part of frontal lobe)

Question 11

where is the primary sensory cortex situated?

Answer 11

post central gyrus (lateral parietal)

Question 12

where is the primary visual cortex situated?

Answer 12

occipital lobe (in/around calcarine fissure)

Question 13

where is the primary auditory cortex situated?

Answer 13

temporal lobe (superior gyrus)

Question 14

which cranial nerve emerges from just above the superior cerebellar artery?

Answer 14

trochlear