Neuroanatomy 3 Flashcards
What does the Dorsal Primary Rami supply?
Vertebral column joints, deep back muscles, and overlying skin
What does the Ventral Primary Rami supply?
Anterior and Lateral trunk, upper limbs, and lower limbs.
What is the function of the Dorsal Funiculus?
Carries ascending sensory information.
What is the function of the Ventral Funiculus?
Carries ascending sensory information and descending motor information.
What is the function of the Lateral Funiculus?
Carries ascending sensory information and descending motor information.
What is the function of the Spinal Cord?
- Conveys sensory and motor information to the extremities, trunk, and viscera.
- Site of spinal reflexes, essential to normal function.
- Conveys modulatory information from the brain.
What type of cells line the ventricular system?
Ependymal cells
Describe the structure of the Lateral Ventricles
- Associated with the telencephalon
- C shaped
- Separated by the Septum Pellucidum
Describe the structure of the Third Ventricle
- Associated with the Thalamus and Hypothalamus
- Connects the two sides of the thalamus
Where is the cerebral aqueduct and what is its function?
- Associated with the midbrain
- Exit from the 3rd ventricle into the 4th ventricle
Describe the structure of the 4th Ventricle
- Associated with the pons and medulla
- continues into the central canal of the spinal cord
- opens into the subarachnoid space through the Foramina of Luschka (lateral) and Foramina of Magendie (medial)
What is CSF produced by, what is it made out of?
-Choroid Plexus of each ventricle
Made of: the endothelial walls of capillaries, pia mater, and choroid epithelial cell.
What is the composition of CSF?
- clear, colorless liquid
- low in cells and protein
- similar to plasma in ion concentration
Describe the absorption process of CSF.
- Into the venous system at the superior sagittal sinus through arachnoid granulations.
- Arachnoid granulations are made of arachnoid villi that protrude through openings in the dura mater.
What is the function of the CSF?
- Mechanically supportive due to its buoyant effect
- Maintenance of the extracellular environment
- Route for the spread of neuroactive hormones through the CNS
What are the structural specializations of the Dura Mater?
- Dural Foldings (Brain only)
- Dural Sac (Spinal Cord only)
- Spaces