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Neuro - TOPOGRAPHY OF THE BRAIN Flashcards

1
Q

which cranial nerves arise from the brainstem?

A

CN III-XII

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2
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what is the cavity of the medulla called?

A

4th ventricle

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3
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what surface feature in the medulla lies laterally to the pyramid?

A

olives

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4
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how is the medulla connected to the cerebellum?

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inferior cerebellar peduncle

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5
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what is the name given to the two dorsal columns of the medulla?

A

gracile nuclei and cuneate nuclei

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6
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what is the central cavity of the midbrain called?

A

the cerebral aqueduct

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7
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how is the pons connected to the cerebellum?

A

middle cerebellar peduncle

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8
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how is the midbrain connected to the cerebellum?

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superior cerebellar peduncle

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9
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what does the midbrain develop from?

A

mesencephalon

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10
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which cranial nerves come from the medulla?

A

CN 9-12

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11
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which cranial nerves come from the pons?

A

CN 5-8

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12
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which cranial nerves come from the midbrain?

A

CN 3-4

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13
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what is the thalamus’ main role?

A

sensory relay station (processes sensory information)

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14
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what sulcus separate the hypothalamus and the thalamus?

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hypothalamic sulcus

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15
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what is the hypothalamus’ main role?

A

main visceral control centre, essential for overall homeostasis (body temp, circadian rhythms)

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16
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what do the two vertebral arteries join to form?

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basilar artery

17
Q

what part of the brain does the anterior cerebral artery supply?

A

medial aspects of cerebral hemispheres excluding occipital lobe

18
Q

what part of the brain does the middle cerebral artery supply?

A

lateral aspects of cerebral hemispheres

19
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what part of the brain does the posterior cerebral artery supply?

A

inferior aspects of cerebral hemispheres and occipital lobe

20
Q

what goes through the cavernous sinuses? (5 nerves and 1 blood vessel)

A

CN III, CN IV, CN V1, CN V2, CN VI, internal carotid artery

21
Q

what are the structures of the diencephalon?

A

thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus

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