Neuroanatomy Lab Flashcards

1
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Meninges

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Connective tissue membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord

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2
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Functions of the meninges

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Production, circulation and reabsorption of CSF

Convey arterial vessesl into nervous tissue and return venous blood to dural sinuses

Divide cranium into smaller compartments

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3
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_________ is firmly attached to Arachnoid mater.

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Dura mater is firmly attached to Arachnoid mater.

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4
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_____________ are firmly attached to the arachnoid layer by fibroblast layer making the subdural space a potential space

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Spinal Meninges are firmly attached to the arachnoid layer by fibroblast layer making the subdural space a potential space

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5
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___________ space between the dura mater and periosteum of the vertebrate.

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Epidural space between the dura mater and periosteum of the vertebrate.

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6
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___________ is located between the cerebrum and medulla.

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Cerebromedullary cistern is located between the cerebrum and medulla.

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7
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Epidural Hematoma

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Blood collects between the skull and dura mater

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8
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Subdural Hematoma

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Blood Collects between dura mater and arachnoid space

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9
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__________ aid in reduction of movement of the brain within the brain case during sudden/ rapid acceleration or deceleration

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Dural Reflections aid in reduction of movement of the brain within the brain case during sudden/ rapid acceleration or deceleration

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10
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__________ space created by dural reflections of the meninges between the two cerebral hemispheres within the mid-sagittal plane

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Falx Cerebri (Dorsal Sagittal Sinus) space created by dural reflections of the meninges between the two cerebral hemispheres within the mid-sagittal plane

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11
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_____________ transverse dural reflection between cerebrum and cerebellum.

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Tentorium cerebelli transverse dural reflection between cerebrum and cerebellum.

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12
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____________ bilateral dural reflections that run laterally.

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Transverse Sinus bilateral dural reflections that run laterally.

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13
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______________ middle layer, contains web like connecting filaments.

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Arachnoid mater middle layer, contains web like connecting filaments.

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14
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_________ deepest layer, follows the brain gyri and sulci as well as the arteries penetrating brain tissue

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Pia mater deepest layer, follows the brain gyri and sulci as well as the arteries penetrating brain tissue

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15
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____________ supports the spinal cord, extends laterally between the dorsal and ventral rootlets to connect overlying meninges

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Denticulate ligament supports the spinal cord, extends laterally between the dorsal and ventral rootlets to connect overlying meninges

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16
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Ependymal Cells

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Line the ventricles to help produce and circulate CSF

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17
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Dilation of the ________ occurs most commonly.

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Dilation of the Lateral Ventricle occurs most commonly.

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18
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The third ventricle communicates via the _____________ to the fourth ventricle.

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The third ventricle communicates via the mesencephalic aqueduct to the fourth ventricle.

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19
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Describe the flow of CSF

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Lateral Ventricle → Interventricular Foramen → Third Ventricle → Mesencephalic Aqueduct → Fourth Ventricle → 1. Cerebellomedullary Cistern 2. Spinal Canal

20
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_________ provides collateral circulation to the brain.

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Cerebral Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis) provides collateral circulation to the brain.

21
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___________ “Miraculous Network”; modification of the internal carotid arteries.

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Rete Mirable“Miraculous Network”; modification of the internal carotid arteries.

22
Q

Rete Mirable is found in what species

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Feline, Ruminant and Porcine

23
Q

___________ Lobe: contains somatosensory and motor cortices, plan and initiate movement.

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Frontal Lobe: contains somatosensory and motor cortices, plan and initiate movement.

24
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_________ Lobe lesions produce abnormalities of voluntary movement and/or loss of conscious proprioception of somatosensory stimuli.

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Frontal Lobe lesions produce abnormalities of voluntary movement and/or loss of conscious proprioception of somatosensory stimuli.

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Clinical Sign: Delay of initiation

25
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T/F: Unilateral frontal lobe damage results in contralateral clinical signs

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True

26
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____________ lobe integrates sensory information so one can produce a 3D map of the body’s location in space and its relation to objects in space.

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Parietal lobe integrates sensory information so one can produce a 3D map of the body’s location in space and its relation to objects in space.

27
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___________ lobe lesions can produce bizarre abnormalities of spacial perception where awareness of certain parts of space around the body is lost or altered.

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Parietal lobe lesions can produce bizarre abnormalities of spacial perception where awareness of certain parts of space around the body is lost or altered.

28
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Unilateral parietal lobe lesions produce _________.

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Unilateral parietal lobe lesions produce hemineglect.

29
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____________ lobe is responsible for perception and interpretation of auditory information.

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Temporal lobe is responsible for perception and interpretation of auditory information.

30
Q

T/F: Destruction of one auditory cortex will produce deafness.

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False

31
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___________ lobe is responsible for perception and innervation of visual information.

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Occipital lobe is responsible for perception and innervation of visual information.

32
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_________ lobe has widespread connections to other parts of the body; both voluntary and involuntary motor responses can occur to visual stimulation

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Occipital lobe has widespread connections to other parts of the body; both voluntary and involuntary motor responses can occur to visual stimulation

33
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Perception of visual stimulation is a ________ event.

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Perception of visual stimulation is a cortical event.

34
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___________ lobe lesions can result in cortical blindness.

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Occipital lobe lesions can result in cortical blindness.

35
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___________ lobe is responsible for perception and interpretation of olfactory information.

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Piriform lobe is responsible for perception and interpretation of olfactory information.

36
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_________ lobe has connections to the limbic system.

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Piriform lobe has connections to the limbic system.

37
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____________ group of nuclei in the cerebrum functioning in fine motor control, cognition, emotion and learning.

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Basal Ganglia group of nuclei in the cerebrum functioning in fine motor control, cognition, emotion and learning.

38
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__________ is a group of cortical and subcortical structures rather than discrete anatomical lobe.

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Limbic System is a group of cortical and subcortical structures rather than discrete anatomical lobe.

39
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Hypothalamus is associated with _________.

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Hypothalamus is associated with homeostasis.

40
Q

Amygdala is associated with __________.

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Amygdala is associated with emotional memory.

41
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Hippocampus is associated with __________.

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Hippocampus is associated with short term to long term memory.

42
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Cingulate gyrus associated with _________.

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Cingulate gyrus associated with emotion.

43
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Thalmus is associated with ___________.

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Thalmus is associated with emotional behavior.

44
Q

Main blood supply to the spinal cord is via _____________

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Main blood supply to the spinal cord is via Ventral spinal artery

45
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Secondary blood supply to the spinal cord is via the _____________

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Secondary blood supply to the spinal cord is via the paired dorsal spinal arteries

46
Q

__________ venous system within the epidural space.

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Internal vertebral plexus venous system within the epidural space.

47
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When taking a CSF tap there is a risk of puncturing the ______________ and contaminating the sample.

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When taking a CSF tap there is a risk of puncturing the internal vertebral plexus and contaminating the sample.