Week 2: Station 3 - Transverse Sections of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
A
2
Q
Where is the internal capsule?
A
3
Q
What structures constitute the basal ganglia?
A
Caudate nucleus
Lentiform nucleus
4
Q
What is the internal capsule made of and what type of fibres?
A
White matter
- Projection fibres
5
Q
A
6
Q
What is the function of the substantia nigra?
A
- Dopaminergic
- Input of dopamine in the basal ganglia
7
Q
Is the red nucleus anterior or posterior to the substantia nigra?
A
Posterior
8
Q
What fibres are found in the cerebral peduncles?
A
Projection
9
Q
To identify what section is from where look for specific parts. For the midbrain, look for A
For the pons look for B
For the medulla look for C
A
A) Substantia nigra, red nucleus and colliculi
B) Middle cerebellar peduncle
C) Ducussation of the CST at pyramids, olivary bodies
10
Q
What fibres make up the olive and the pyramid?
A
Motor fibres
