The Brain Flashcards
Which structure do the 2 cerebral hemispheres communicate via?
Corpus callosum
What structure sits in the lateral fissure?
Middle cerebral artery
What does the central sulcus separate?
Frontal and parietal lobes
The motor cortex is anterior to the central sulcus.
True or false?
True
Sensory = posterior
Where is the visual cortex?
Occipital lobe
Where is the auditory cortex?
Temporal lobe
What makes up the diencephalon?
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Pineal gland
What are superior and inferior colliculi?
2 visible structures of midbrain that are associated with visual and auditory systems
Which cerebellar peduncle communicates with which part of the brain?
Superior - Midbrain
Middle - Pons
Inferior - Medulla
Which cranial nerves originate form medulla?
CN IX, X, XI,, XII and cochlear part of VIII
What is the action of the medullary olives?
Proprioception
Action of the pons?
Co-ordination, voluntary motor output
Action of medulla
Motor tracts (Pyramids) CV and breathing centres Sensory centres (touch)
Action of cerebellum?
Movement and balance
Which area does the posterior cerebral artery supply?
Occipital lobe and base of brain
