The Parietal Lobe: Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the parietal cortex divided into?
A
Anterior and Posterior
2
Q
What is the posterior parietal cortex divided into?
A
Superior parietal lobule and Inferior parietal lobule
3
Q
What are the 3 anatomical precuneus regions?
A
- Anterior
- Central
- Posterior
4
Q
What is the Anterior Precuneus responsible for?
A
Sensorimotor function
5
Q
What is the Central Precuneus responsible for?
A
Cognitive functions
6
Q
What is the Posterior Precuneus responsible for?
A
Vision-related functions
7
Q
What makes up the anatomy of the Dorsal Stream?
A
The Intraparietal Sulcus, The Parietal Reach Regions (PRR) and Functional Pathways
8
Q
What are the 3 parietal functional pathways?
A
- Parieto-Premotor Pathway
- Parieto-Prefrontal Pathway
- Parieto-Medial-Temporal Pathway