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diencephalon Flashcards

1
Q

the diencephalon is derived from which primary brain vesicle

A

prosencephalon

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2
Q

what is the cavity of the diencephalon

A

3rd ventricle

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3
Q

diencephalon extends _______

A

posteriorly

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4
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diencephalon extends post and 3rd vent becomes cont with ______

A

cerebral aqueduct and anteriorly up to the IV foramen

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5
Q

what forms the inferior surface of the diencephalon

A

Hypothalamus
Optic chiasm
Optic tract on either side
Infundibulum
Tuber cinereum
Mammillary bodies

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6
Q

the superior surface is concealed by the ______

A

fornix

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7
Q

what is the fornix

A

fibers from hippocampus arching post over thalamus to join mammillary body

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8
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superior border of diencephalon

A

roof of the 3rd ventricle

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9
Q

the lateral surface is bounder by ______

A

internal capsule

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10
Q

the medial surface of the diencephalon is related to the ______

A

wall of 3rd ventricle

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11
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superiorly the medial surface is formed by ______

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medial surface of thalamus

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12
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inferiorly the medial surface is formed by ______

A

hypothalamus

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13
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______ separates the thalamus and hypothalamus

A

Hypothalamic sulcus

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14
Q

superior margin of the medial surface

A

stria medullaris thalamus

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15
Q

what is stria medullaris thalamus

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Afferent fibers to habenular nucleus

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16
Q

rostral boundary of diencephalon

A

IV foramen

17
Q

superior boundary of diencephalon

A

roof of 3rd vent

18
Q

lateral boundary of diencephalon

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post limb of internal capsule

19
Q

caudal boundary of diencephalon

A

posterior commisure

20
Q

what are the 4 parts of the diencephalon

A

Thalamus
Subthalamus
Epithalamus
Hypothalamus

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