Posterior Fossa

Question 1

Bounded anteriorly by the clivus-basisphenoid above and basiocciput below

Answer 1

Brainstem

Question 2

What is the function of the midbrain

Answer 2

Associated with vision
Hearing 
Motor control
Sleep/wake arousal
Temperature regulation

Question 3

What are the 4 rounded prominences seen at the level of the midbrain

Answer 3

Corpora quadrigrmini

Question 4

At what level can the midbrain be seen

Answer 4

At the level of the circle of Willis

Question 5

Function of the pons

Answer 5

Serves as a message station

Helps relay messages from the cortex and cerebellum

Question 6

Superior Modality used for PONS

Answer 6

MRI

Question 7

Ridges on each side of the ventral median fissure formed by

Answer 7

Pyramidal fibers

Pyramid

Question 8

Function of the medulla oblongata

Answer 8

Autonomic CVS, Respi and heart rate, BP and breathing

Question 9

This is the most inferior part of the fourth ventricle

Answer 9

Obex

Question 10

Function of the cerebellum

Answer 10

Muscle coordination, regulation of muscle tone and posture

Question 11

What are the connections of the cerebellar peduncles

Answer 11

Superior - midbrain

Middle - pons

Inferior - medulla