The spinal cord and blood supply of the CNS lab (WEEK 5) Flashcards
what two arteries join to form the basilar artery
the vertebral arteries
what artery is the direct continuation of the internal carotid artery
the middle cerebral artery
what is the point at which the spinal cord ends
conus meullaris
what are the terminal branches of the basilar artery
the posterior cerebral arteries
Neurons in the retina that are sensitive to light are known as
Photoreceptor cells
Blurred or a lack of vision in the central field is a symptom of what condition
Macular degeneration
Fibres of the optic tract travel to which nuclei of the thalamus
Lateral geniculate nuclei
Fibres that project from the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus to the primary visual cortex are known as the
Geniculocalcarine tract
A lesion to the optic chiasm is likely the result of which visual impairment
Bitemporal hemianopsia
The organ of corti is housed in the
Scala media
The spiral ganglion contains the cell bodies of the
Primary afferents of the auditory pathway
what are possible consequences of occlusion of the middle cerebral artery
Contralateral face and arm weakness / paralysis / hypoesthesia
Broca’s aphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia
ipsilesional gaze shift
