Week 1 Study Guide

Question 1

List 8 bones that make up cranium

Question 2

What bones make up the zygomatic arch?

Question 3

Ethmoid bone- name segments and anatomically how they relate to each other

Question 4

Sphenoid bone- name segments and anatomically how they relate to each other

Question 5

Meninges- name 3 layers, their location to each other, and function of each layer

Question 6

Ventricular system- describe the circulation of CSF and each of the structures involved (start to finish: include production, ventricles, name all cisterns, and reabsorption)

Question 6

Difference between gyri vs sulci vs fissure

Cerebrum-

Question 7

Gray vs White Matter- describe each including their function

Answer 7

Gray-
White-

Question 8

Major white matter tracts (3), their location, and their parts

Question 9

Cerebral lobes (4)- name, and general function, some structures found within each

Question 10

Basal Nuclei- made up of what main structures? List parts of main structures

Question 11

What structures are involved (6) and their specific functions?

Limbic System-

Question 11

Diencephalon—name components, anatomical location, and function

Question 12

What are the common functional roles of the structures involved?

Limbic System-

Question 13

Brainstem- name 3 major segments, describe anatomical location to each other, name structures on or within each segment and their function/ role

Question 14

Circle of Willis- name major arteries that feed the brain and the arteries that form the circle

Answer 14

Feed anterior portion of the circle-
Feed posterior portion of the circle-
4 arteries that form circle-

Question 15

Cerebellum arterial blood flow- 4 major pairs of arteries that arise off the vertebral or basilar arteries

Question 16

Venous Drainage- describe venous blood return (include 3 deep vessels and all dural sinuses involved)

Question 17

Cranial nerves- name all 10 w/ their CN # and their function