neuroanatomy tell Flashcards
afferent neurons
carry information to the cns
divisions of nervous system in order
central nervous system, peripheral system. motor, sensory , somatic, autonomic nervous system, sympathetic +parasympathetic
efferent neurons
carry information away from cns
what is the 3rd nervous system
enteric nervous system
3 anatomical planes
1.coronal
2.axial(horizontal or transverse)
3.sagittal
4 main orientation that can change with the body position
1.rostral(nose end)
2.caudal(tail end)
3.ventral(belly)
4.dorsal(back)
another 4 things that indicate orientation if position changes
1.anterior
2.posterior
3.superior
4.inferior
another term of for dorsal columns which are located in spinal cord
posterior columns
cerebral hemisphere location
situated between cerebrum and the brainstem is the diencephalon: the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus.
what is the function of cerebral hemisphere function
higher reasoning, abstract thought, audio and visual processing, and memory.
what are the 3 things cerebral hemisphere characterised by?
1.gyrci
2.sulci
3.fissures
function of gyrci
peaks formed by the folding of the cortical tissue
function of sucri
grooves between the folds of tissue.
function of fissures
describe larger folds, e.g. the lateral fissure separates the temporal lobe from the frontal lobe.
what is the basal ganglia located ?
located deep within the white matter of the cerebral hemispheres.
what is the function of the basal ganglia?
groups of neurons that help to control and fine tune movement.
what are the 4 main nuclie of the basal ganglia?
1.Caudate nucleus
2.Putamen
3.Globus pallidus
4.Subthalamic nuclei
What is the function of limbic system located?
interconnected group of deep cortical nuclei that are involved in emotions and memory.
what are the 5 areas the limbic system involves ?
1.Amygdala
2.Hippocampus
3.Fornix
4.Mammillary bodies
5.Cingulate gyrus
where is the brain stem located?
base of the skull and is continuous with the spinal cord
what are three things that the brainstem comprised of?
1.midbrain
2.pons
3.medulla oblongata
what is the function of the brainstem?
involved in sensory-motor relays and regulating vital autonomic functions (heart rate, respiration rate, sleeping, eating
where is the cerebellum located?
base of the brain, below the cerebral cortex and behind the brainstem.
what is the function of the cerebellum?
timing and planning of movement, memory and posture.
what is the spinal cord
continuation of the brain stem
what is the function of the brain stem?
relaying sensory and motor information between the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and organs and limbs.
in the nervous system, what is the saggital?
where a line has been drawn down through the middle of the brain and the cuts being made along there
in the central nervous system, what is the Longitudinal fissure in the brain?
division of the 2 cerebral hemispheres
in the central nervous system, what is the gyrus?
between the ridges of the brain -it is the dips running along the surface of the brain
what is the function of gyrus?
allow brain to fold into many folds -increase effective surface area and communication for cells
in the central nervous system, what is the post central gyrus ?
main sensory strip control senses we feel in the body
in the central nervous system, what is the precentral gyrus?
frontal lobe on this motor strip- controls movement off the body and then behind