Parts of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal Lobe Functions
A
Decision making, thinking, problem solving, emotions and behavior, personality
2
Q
Motor Cortex
A
Movement
3
Q
Sensory Cortex
A
Sensations
4
Q
Parietal Lobe
A
Perception, arithmetic, spelling, making sense of the world
5
Q
Occipital Lobe
A
Vision
6
Q
Temporal Lobe
A
Memory, language, understanding
7
Q
Dura Mater
A
- Strong Double Layer
- Connects to Crista Galli of Ethmoid Bone
- (tough mother)
8
Q
Falx Cerebri
A
- Fold of Dura Mater, extends into longitudinal fissure between cerebral hemispheres.
- Attaches to Crista Galli of Ethmoid Bone
9
Q
Superior Sagittal Sinus
A
Large vein that collects cerebrospinal fluid to return to circulation
10
Q
Subdural Space
A
Space between dura mater and arachnoid mater
11
Q
Arachnoid Mater
A
- Thin, elastic layer of connective tissue
- Below is subarachnoid space with web-like extensions that connect the arachnoid layer to the pia layer.
- Filled with cerebrospinal fluid
12
Q
Subarachnoid Space
A
- Wide space with web-like extensions connecting arachnoid mater to pia mater
- Filled with cerebrospinal fluid
13
Q
Arachnoid Villus
A
Transmits cerebrospinal fluid to the superior sagittal sinus
14
Q
Pia Mater
A
- Delicate layer of connective tissue with many blood vessels; tightly connected to the underlying nervous tissue
- “Gentle mother”
15
Q
Cerebellum
A
- Coordinates muscle activity for balance and equilibrium
- Immediately inferior to occipital lobe
