14.1-14.9 Flashcards
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Expands along with the associated neural crest tissue; Brain and spinal cord develop from the ectodermal part of this
Neural tube
Prosencephalon, mesencephalon, and rhombencephalon
Primary brain vesicles
When prosencephalon and rhombencephalon divide further they make _____
Secondary brain vesicles
Develops into the cerebrum and lateral ventricles
Telencephalon
Forms the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, and third ventricle
Diencephalon
Continuous with the spinal cord and consists of the medulla onblongata, pons, and midbrain
Brain stem
Little brain; posterior to the brainstem
Cerebellum
Superior to the brain that consist of the thalamus hypothalamus and epithalamus
Diencephalon
Largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
Separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum
Tentorium cerebelli
Clear colorless liquid composed primarily of water that protects the brain and spinal cord from chemical and physical injuries
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Little cavities; shows the four CSF filled cavities within the brain
Ventricles
One in each hemisphere of the cerebrum
Lateral ventricle
Thin membrane that separates the lateral ventricles
Septum pellucidum
Lies between the brain stem and the cerebellum
Fourth ventricle
Functions of CSF
Mechanical protection, homeostatic function, circulation
Networks of blood capillaries in the walls of the ventricles
Choroid plexuses
Where fluid Passes through the midbrain into the fourth ventricle
Aqueduct of the midbrain
Fingerlike extensions of the arachnoid Mater The project into the dural venous sinuses, especially the superior Sagittal sinus
Arachnoid villi
Cluster of arachnoid villi
Arachnoid granulation
Also known as medulla, continuous with the superior part of the spinal cord; forms the inferior part of the brainstem; extends to the inferior border of the pons about 3 cm
Medulla oblongata
Formed by the large corticospinal tracts that pass from the cerebrum to the spinal cord
Pyramids
Crossing of 90% of the axons in the large motor tracts to opposite sides of the medullary pyramids
Decussation of pyramids
Regulates the right in force of the heartbeat in the diameter of blood vessels
Cardiovascular center