Ch. 13: Mesencephalon/Midbrain Flashcards
1
Q
What is the midbrain?
A
the superior part of the brain stem
2
Q
What is the cerebral aqueduct?
A
CSF flows from third ventricle (horse shoe shaped) to fourth ventricle through midbrain
3
Q
What is the corpora QUADrigemina?
A
Includes 4 colliculi, 2 on each side. it is posterior to the cerebral aqueduct. Each colliculi is responsible for different reflexes.
4
Q
What do the superior colliculi of the corpora quadrigemina pertain to?
A
the 2 superior colliculi that pertain to visual reflexes
5
Q
What do the inferior colliculi of the corpora quadrigemina pertain to?
A
the 2 inferior colliculi pertain to auditory reflexes
6
Q
What is the cerebral peduncle?
A
superior to the pons, anterior to cerebral aqueduct; cranial nerves branch off
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