Parts of the Brain Flashcards
1
Q
posterior fossa contains?
A
cerebellum, pons, medulla
2
Q
medulla oblongata function
A
regulates breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, swallowing
center for respiration and circulation
3
Q
location of medulla oblongata
A
lower half of brainstem
4
Q
location of pons
A
sup to medulla obl. and to cerebellum
5
Q
function of cerebellum
A
message centre
6
Q
what is the foramen magnum
A
large opening in the occipital bone where medulla oblongata enters and exits
