Test 3- Central Nervous System Flashcards
Largest portion of the brain
Cerebrum
Divided into right and left hemispheres by the longitudinal fissure
Cerebrum
Interprets sensory info
Cerebrum
Bumps of the brain
Gyri
Grooves of the brain
Sulci
Outer shell of gray matter that covers each hemisphere
Cerebral cortex
Four lobes of the cerebral cortex
Occipital
Temporal
Parietal
Frontal
Site of primary motor are, which initiates nerve impulses that control voluntary muscle fibers
Frontal Lobe
Anterior to the central sulcus and serves as the primary motor cortex
Pre central gyrus
Site of primary sensory area including cutaneous sensory area, which interprets touch, pressure, pain, and information from various sensory organs
Parietal Lobe
What separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe?
Central sulcus
Posterior to the central sulcus and serves as the primary sensory cortex
Postcentral gyrus
Map showing portion of motor cortex devoted to each body region
Motor Homunculus
Map showing the amount of sensory cortex devoted to each body region
Sensory Homunculus
Primary auditory area and site of memory for visual images, music, ect
Temporal lobes
Separates the temporal lobe from parietal lobe
Lateral Sulcus
Deep to lateral sulcus and contains sensory cortex for taste and visceral sensations
Insula
The term referring to how sensory and motor information is controlled by opposite sides as a result of decussation of fibers
Contralateral
Where is information received through?
corpus callosum
Typically, the dominant hemisphere. Controls language and analytical ability
Left Hemisphere
Controls visuospatial and pattern recognition
Right Hemisphere
Coordinates complex fine-motor functions involved in speech (tongue, lips, ect.)
Broca’s Area
Responsible for ability to comprehend language and formulate words
Wernicke’s Area
When speech is poorly articulated and the individual might have difficulty responding to questions while yet understanding what is being spoken
Broca’s Aphasia
When an individual can speak easily using real and made-up words, but cannot understand spoken or written language
Wernicke’s Aphasia
Cavities within the brain
Ventricles
Ventricles separated by septum pellucidum
2 lateral ventricles
Ventricle between the right and left thalamus
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