Exam 1 structure functions Flashcards
Meninges
Connective tissue membranes
Dura matter
thickest most external meninge
Longitudinal Fissure
Separates 2 cerebral hemispheres
Falx cerebri
Located in longitudinal fissure, divides two hemispheres
Cinsig: Brain tumors can cause falx cerebri to push on opposite side of brain
Cerebellomedullary cistern
Located between cerebellum and medulla
Spinal tap occurs here to collect CSF
Basilar a
Major blood supply to brain
Vertebra a
form basilar a
Internal carotid a
With bailar a form circle of willis; other main blood supply
Caudal communicating a
From each int carotid course cd and join terminal br of basilar a
Rostral cerebral a
Supplies medial surface of cerebrum
Middle cerebral a
Supplies lateral surface of cerebellum
Caudal cerebral a
Supplies caudal surface of cerebrum, diencephalon, rostral mesencephalon
Rostral cerebellar a
Supplies rostral cerebellum/cd midbrain
Caudal Cerebellar a
Supplies caudal cerebellum
Dorsal Sagital
Venous drainage
Frontal lob
Motor cortex/behavior
Parietal lobe
Motor/sensory cortex
Occipital lobe
Visual cortex
Temporal lobe
Auditory cortex/behavior
Olfactory bulb
Olfaction/ smell
Piriform lobe
Olfaction/ smell
Higher center olfaction
Cerebral Cortex
Gray matter; six layers of neuronal cell bodies
Corona Radiata
White matter; contains processes of neurons coursing to and from overlying cortex
Transverse cerebral fissure
Separates cerebellum from cerebrum (space)
The tentorium cerebelli is located here