Neurology 2 Flashcards
Separates Left and Right Cerebellar Hemisphere
Vermis
“Tree of Life”
Arbor Vitae
Deep Nuclei (medial to lateral)
Fastigial > Globose > Emboliform > Dendate
Deep Nuclei: Oval
Emboliform
Deep Nuclei: Round
Globose
Deep Nuclei: Largest
Dentate
Deep Nuclei: Situated at Vermis
Fastigial
Layers of Cerebellum
Molecular, Purkinje, Granular
Cell located OUTSIDE the molecular layer
Stellate Cell
The type of neuron located in the Purkinje layer
Golgi Type I neuron
Three general functions of the Cerebellum
Coordination, Balance, Tone
Cell located INSIDE the molecular layer
Basket Cell
Generalized muscle weakness
Asthenia
Difficulty in speaking
Dysarthria
Involuntary rhythmic oscillatory movement of the eye
Nystagmus
Abrupt movement after removing resistance
Rebound Phenomenon
Excessive head and neck movement
Titubation
Difficulty in judging distance
Dysmetria
Difficulty doing rapid alternating movements
Dysdiadochokinesia
Movement decomposition
Dysnergia
Lack of muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements
Ataxia
Type of dysarthria seen in cerebellar patients
Scanning speech
Type of nystagmus seen in cerebellar patients
Central Nystagmus
Type of nystagmus seen in patients with CN 8 affectation
Peripheral Nystagmus
Type of tremor seen in cerebellar patients
Intention Tremor
Description for Central Nystagmus
Pendular, Persists, Verticle
Description for Peripheral Nystagmus
Positional, Horizontal
Tone seen in cerebellar patients
Hypotonia
3 Anatomic Lobes of Cerebellum
Anterior, Flocculonodular, Posterior
Phylogenetic term of Anterior Lobe
Paleocerebellum
New name for Posterior Lobe
Cerebrocerebellar
Phylogenetic term of Flocculonodular Lobe
Archicerebellar
New name for Anterior Lobe
Spinocerebellar
Phylogenetic term of Posterior Lobe
Neocerebellar
New name for Flocculonodular Lobe
Vestibulocerebellar
Lobe for Balance and Equilibrium
Flocculonodular/Archicerebellum/Vestibulocerebellar
Lobe for Coordination
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Lobe for muscle tone and posture
Anterior/Paleocerebellum/Spinocerebellum
Lobe: Nystagmus
Flocculonodular/Archicerebellum/Vestibulocerebellar
Lobe: Dyssynergia
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Lobe: Hypotonia
Anterior/Paleocerebellum/Spinocerebellum
Lobe: Intention Tremor
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Lobe: Titubation
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Lobe: Trunk and Limb ataxia
Anterior/Paleocerebellum/Spinocerebellum
Lobe: Dysequilibrium
Flocculonodular/Archicerebellum/Vestibulocerebellar
Lobe: Dysdiadochokinesia
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Lobe: Oldest
Flocculonodular/Archicerebellum/Vestibulocerebellar
Lobe: Newest and Largest
Posterior/Neocerebellum/Cerebrocerebellar
Type of nuclei found in Flocculonodular Lobe
None
Type of nuclei found in Anterior Lobe
Emboliform and Globose
Type of nuclei found in Posterior Lobe
Dentate
Other name for Superior Cerebellar Peduncle
Brachium Conjunctivum
Brainstem connection of Middle Cerebellar Peduncle
Pons
Other name for Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
Brachium Restiformis / Restiform Body
Brainstem connection of Inferior Cerebellar Peduncle
Medulla
Other name for Middle Cerebellar Peduncle
Brachium Pontis
Brainstem connection of Superior Cerebellar Peduncle
Midbrain
Location of CN 1
Telencephalon
Location of CN 9, 10, 11, 12
Medulla
Cranial Nerves found in Pons
CN 5, 6, 7, 8
Cranial Nerves found in Midbrain
CN 3, 4
Location of CN 2
Diencephalon
Other name for the TECTUM of midbrain
Corpora Quadrigemina
3 parts of Midbrain
Anterior, Posterior and Lateral
Structures located in Posterior Midbrain
Superior and Inferior Colliculus
Structures located in Lateral Midbrain
Superior and Inferior Brachium
Composition of Lateral Geniculate Body
Superior Colliculus + Superior Brachium
Composition of Medial Geniculate Body
Inferior Colliculus + Inferior Colliculus
Midbrain and Thalamic structure for VISION
Superior Colliculus + Superior Brachium = Lateral Geniculate body
Midbrain and Thalamic structure for AUDITORY
Inferior Colliculus + Inferior Colliculus = Medial Geniculate Body
What are the structure Pons connects?
MO inferiorly + Midbrain superiorly & R-L cerebellar Hemisphere
Part of Pons: Secretes Serotonin
Raphne Nucleus
Part of Pons: Inhibits Inspiration
Pneumotaxic Center
Part of Pons: Secretes Norepinephrine
Locus Coeruleus
Location of Pnemotaxic Center
Upper Pons
Part of Pons: Stimulates Inspiration
Apneustic Center
Location of Apneustic Center
Lower Pons
Genu of facial nerve winding around abducent nucleus
Facial Trigone
7 responsibility of Medulla Oblongata
Respiration, Vomiting, Coughing, Sneezing, Blood Pressure Regulation, Vagal and Vasomotor Center
Part of MO: Sensation of touch, pressure, vibration in UE
Cuneate Nucleus
Part of MO: Cardioinhibitory
Nucleus Ambiguus
Part of MO: Largest and main site of communication
Olivary Nucleus
Part of MO: CN 7 & 9
Salivatory Nucleus
Part of MO: Respiratory / baroreceptor
Nucleus Solitarius