Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Neuro Anatomy Cards > Neuroanatomy Overview > Flashcards

Neuroanatomy Overview Flashcards

1
Q

What part of the brain does the telencephalon develop into?

A

Cerebral hemispheres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What part of the brain does the diencephalon develop into?

A

Thalamus
Hypothalamus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What part of the brain does the mesencephalon develop into?

A

Midbrain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What part of the brain does the Metencephalon develop into?

A

Pons
Cerebellum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What part of the brain does the myelencephalon develop into?

A

Medulla Oblongata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the purpose of the hypothalamus?

A

To keep the body in homeostasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What forms the brainstem

A

Midbrain
Pons
Medulla Oblongata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the 4 types of glial cells

A
  • Astrocytes
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Microglia
  • Ependymal cells
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What do astrocytes do?

A

Star shapes cells that function to maintain the blood-brain barrier and homeostasis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What do oligodendrocytes do?

A
  • Produce myelin sheath in CNS
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the gaps in myelin sheaths called?

A

Nodes of ranvier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What do microglia do?

A

Antigen presenting phagocytic cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What do ependymal cells do?

A

Line the ventricles (which contain CSF)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is grey matter?

A

Cell bodies of neurons
- Lots of neurons, cell processes, synapses and support cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is in white matter?

A

Axons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the precentral gyrus responsible for?

A

Involuntary motor movement (area 4)

17
Q

What is the postcentral gyrus responsible for?

A

Sensory function (area 3, 1 & 2)
- Think homunculus

18
Q

What does the longitudinal fissure do?

A

Separate the two cerebral hemispheres

19
Q

What is the name of the structure that lies directly above the lateral ventricles?

A

Corpus callosum

20
Q

What is the internal capsule?

A

An area of white matter that contains ascending & descending tracts

21
Q

What does the central sulcus separate?

A

Frontal and parietal lobe

22
Q

What does the lateral sulcus separate?

A

Temporal lobe from parietal and frontal lobes

23
Q

What level does the spinal cord descend down to in adults?

A

L2 vertebra

24
Q

What are the meningeal layers superficial to deep?

A
  • Dura mater
  • Arachnoid mater
  • Pia mater
25
Q

What is in the subarachnoid space?

A

CSF

26
Q

Where do the cavernous and intercavernous sinuses drain to?

A

Internal jugular vein

Neuro Anatomy Cards (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions