neuro4d Flashcards

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vertical eye movements are controlled by what part of the MLF

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rostral interstitial nuc of the MLK located in the pretectal midbrain area, near the CN 3 nuc; analogous to PPRF for horizontal

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abnormal vertixal gaze movements in what kinds of syndromes

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dorsal midbrain syndromes

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Parinaud’s syndrome

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upgaze disturbance, convergence-retraction nystagmus on attempted upgaze and light near dissociation; usually due to pineal tumor compressing the dorsal midbrain

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