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Neuroanatomy Flashcards

1
Q

Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?

A

Corpus callosum

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2
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What structures does the central sulcus separate?

A

Frontal and parietal lobes

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3
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Which structures does the lateral sulcus separate?

A

Frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe

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4
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Where is the primary motor cortex found?

A

Pre central gyrus

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5
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Where is the primary somatosensory cortex found?

A

Post central gyrus

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6
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What is the role of the superior temporal gyrus?

A

Reception and processing of sound

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7
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Where is the primary auditory cortex located?

A

Temporal lobe

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8
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Where is the primary visual cortex located?

A

Occipital lobe

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9
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Which embryological structure is the cerebrum derived from?

A

Prosencephalon

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10
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Name the layer of dura matter which separates the cerebrum and cerebellum

A

Tentorium cerebelli

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11
Q

Name the structures which connects the two cerebellar hemispheres

A

Vermis

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12
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Which cranial nerve supplies the dura of the brain?

A

Trigeminal nerve

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13
Q

What is the embryological origin of the olfactory nerve?

A

Olfactory placode

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14
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Where is the primary olfactory cortex located?

A

Uncus of the temporal lobe

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15
Q

What hormone does the pineal gland secrete?

A

Melatonin

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16
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Which part nuclei of the basal ganglia are found on the lateral wall of the lateral ventricle?

A

Caudate nucleus

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17
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Which structure separates the caudate nucleus and the putamen?

A

Internal capsule

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18
Q

Name the part of the sphenoid bone that the pituitary gland is located within

A

Sella turcica

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19
Q

Name the fold of dural matter which covers the pituitary superiorly

A

Diaphragma sellae

20
Q

Which cranial nerves pass through the superior orbital fissure?

A

Oculomotor
Trochlear
Ophthalmic
Abducens

21
Q

Which cranial nerve passes through the foramen rotundum?

A

Maxillary branch of CN V

22
Q

Which cranial nerve passes through the foramen ovale?

A

Mandibular branch of CN V

23
Q

Which cranial nerves pass through the internal acoustic meatus?

A

Facial
Vesibulocochlear

24
Q

Which cranial nerves pass through the jugular foramen?

A

Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Accessory

25
Q

Which nerve supplies superior oblique?

A

Trochlear

26
Q

Which nerve supplies lateral rectus?

A

Abducens

27
Q

Which nerve supplies the carotid body and sinus?

A

Glossopharyngeal

28
Q

Which nerve supplies the parotid gland?

A

Glossopharyngeal

29
Q

Which muscles are supplied by the accessory nerve?

A

SCM
Trapezius

30
Q

Which extrinsic tongue muscle is not suppled by the hypoglossal nerve?

A

Palatoglossus

31
Q

Where do fibres from the dorsal columns decussate?

A

Medulla

32
Q

Where do fibres of the spinothalamic tracts first synapse?

A

Substantia gelatinosa in the dorsal horn

33
Q

Where do spinothalamic fibres decussate?

A

1-2 spinal levels above origin in spinal cord

34
Q

Which is information is transmitted by the anterior spinothalamic tract?

A

Crude touch and pressure

35
Q

Which is information is transmitted by the lateral spinothalamic tract?

A

Pain and temperature

36
Q

Which infection cna cause injury to the dorsal columns?

A

Syphilis (tabes dorsalis)

37
Q

What spinal level does the common carotid artery bifurcate?

A

C4

38
Q

The vertebral arteries are a branch of which artery?

A

Subclavian

39
Q

Which arteries are found in the foramen transversarium of the cervical vertebrae?

A

Vertebral arteries

40
Q

Which two vessels form the basilar artery?

A

Left and right vertebral arteries

41
Q

Name the structures which pass through the cavernous sinus

A

CN III, IV, V1, V2, VI
Carotid plexus
Internal carotid artery

42
Q

What route is commonly the cause of spread of infection from extracranial to intracranial structure?

A

Anastomosis between facial vein and superior ophthalmic veins

43
Q

Which structure produces CSF?

A

Choroid plexus

44
Q

Which structure connects the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle?

A

Foramen of Monro

45
Q

Which structure connects the third and fourth ventricles?

A

Cerebral aqueduct

46
Q

Where is the choroid plexus found?

A

Lining of the cerebral ventricles

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