Module 8- Normal Brain & Heart Flashcards

1
Q

4 connecting cavities within the cerebral hemispheres and the brain stem. All contain CSF and choroid plexus

A

Ventricles

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2
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What connects the lateral ventricles with the 3rd ventricle?

A

Foramen of Munro (interventricular foramen)

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3
Q

What connects the 3rd ventricle with the 4th ventricle?

A

Aqueduct of Sylvius (cerebral aqueduct)

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4
Q

What connects the 4th ventricle with the spinal cord?

A

Foramen of magendie

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5
Q

What connects the 4th ventricle with the brain?

A

Foramen of Luschka

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6
Q

The junction of the body, occipital and temporal horns forms what of the ventricle?

A

Trigone or atria

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7
Q

This ventricle is located between the thalami and inferior to the corpus callosum

A

3rd ventricle

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8
Q

This ventricle is located within the brain stem

A

4th ventricle

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9
Q

What produces CSF?

A

Choroid plexus

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10
Q

This brain structure has 4 parts: rostrum, genu, body and splenium

A

Corpus callosum

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11
Q

What does a missing CSP indicate?

A

No corpus callosum

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12
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The 3 layers of the meninges from inner to outer:

A

Pia mater
Arachnoid mater
Dura mater

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13
Q

Bumps and grooves of the cerebral surface

A

Gyri and sulci

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14
Q

What is an abnormal cisterna magna measurement?

A

> 1cm

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