Exam 3 Flashcards
(271 cards)
1
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what does the ligamentum nuchae turn into as it becomes thinner down the spinal cord
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supraspinous ligament
2
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what ligament goes in between the spinous process
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interspinous ligament
3
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what ligaments must you pass through to do an epidural
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supraspinous
interspinous
ligamentum flavum
4
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what ligament attaches vertebrae to each other
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ligamentum flavum
5
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what ligament is deep to the spinal cord
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posterior longitudinal ligament
6
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what space are you in when you poke through the ligamentum flavum
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epidural space
7
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what really makes up the epidural space
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fat and veins laying on top of the dura mater
8
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what structure gives popping sensation as needle punctures for epidural
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ligamentum flavum
9
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where does the spinal cord end
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L1, L2
10
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what are the areas of major branching of the peripheral nerves on the spinal cord
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cervical and lumbosacral enlargement
11
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what branch of nerves come off the cervical enlargement
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brachial plexus
12
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what do the nerves coming off the lumbosacral enlargement supply
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lower extremities
13
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where does nervous tissue stop on the spinal cord
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conus medullaris at L1-L2
14
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what is the name of the structure where the spinal cord ends
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conus medullaris
15
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what structure extends off tapering point of conus medularis
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filum terminale
16
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what structure attaches the coccygeal vertebrae to the conus medullaris
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filum terminale
17
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what are the parts of the filum terminale
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dural and pial parts
18
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what vertebrae does the pial part of the filum terminale correspond with
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L1-S2
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what vertebrae does the dura part of the filum terminale correspond with
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S2-coccygeal vertebrae
20
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what wraps around pia giving it strength
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dura
21
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what is the function of the filum terminale
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hold spinal cord in alignment so it does not bounce around
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what are the meningeal layers
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dura
arachnoid
pia
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what meningeal lays against the skull and vertebral column
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dura mater
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what meningeal layer lies beneath the dura mater
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arachnoid mata
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what lies beneath the arachnoid mater
subarachnoid space
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what is contained within the arachnoid space
CSF and vessels
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what meningeal layer is beneath the subarachnoid space
pia mater
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what meningeal layer is tightly adhered to the brain and spinal cord
pia mater
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what are the two sections of the spinal cord
grey and white matter
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what makes up the internal matter of the spinal cord
grey matter
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what is contained in grey matter
neurons
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how much more neurons do men have than women
6%
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what is the function of the grey matter
activates the nervous system
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where is the central canal located
grey matter of the spinal cord
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what flows through the central canal
CSF
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how much more white matter do women have than men
10x more
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what is the function of the spinal cord white matter
pathway to carry messages
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what runs through the anterior median fissure
anterior spinal artery
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what are the anterior and posterior structures of the white matter
anterior median fissure and posterior median sulcus
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what lies on the either side of the posterior median sulcus
posterior spinal arteries
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what supplies a great deal of the spinal cord
posterior intercostal artery
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what are the spinal veins called
posterior/ anterior spinal vein
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what is deep to the extradural fat
dura mater
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what is infiltrated with medication during epidural
extradural fat
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what structure needs to be penetrated for a spinal
through dura into the subarachnoid space
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what attaches pia to the dura
denticulate ligament
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what weaves between dorsals and ventral nerve roots to stabilize spinal cord
denticulate ligament
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what spinal nerve roots are sensory
posterior roots
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what spinal nerve roots are motor
anterior roots
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what is an enlargement outside of central nervous system containing neurons
ganglion
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what determines how and when message gets to where it needs to go
ganglion
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what nerves have short pre ganglion and long post ganglion going to organ
sympathetic
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is there a parasympathetic chain ganglion
no
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where does the parasympathetic response come from
medulla oblongata and pelvic splanchnic nerves
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what are the roots of the pelvic splanchnic nerves
S2
S3
S4
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what nerves have long pre ganglion and short post ganglion going to organ
parasympathetic
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how many cervical nerve roots are there
8
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how many thoracic nerve roots are there
12
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how many lumbar nerve roots are there
5
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how many sacral nerve roots are there
5
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how many coccygeal nerve roots are there
1-3
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what does the cuada equina innervate
provide ability to move and feel sensation in legs and the bladder
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what sinus runs the length of the brain
superior sagital sinus
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what are the sinuses in the brain made of
dura mater
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what meningeal layer helps to hold brain intact and from crashing into each other
dura mater
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what part of dura separates left and right brain hemispheres
falx cerebri
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what part of the dura separates right and left cerebellum
falx cerebelli
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what part of the dura separates cerebri from cerebellum
tentorium cerebelli
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what is the connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland
infundibulum
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what is the covering over the pituitary gland keeping it on sella turcica
diaphragma sellae
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what lobe is found by separating the frontal/parietal and temporal lobes
insular lobe
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what are the lobes of the brain
frontal
parietal
occipital
temporal
insular
cerebellum
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what are the raised portion of the brain
gyri
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what are the canals of the brain called
sulci
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what structure is the pituitary gland in
sella turcica
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what fissure separates right and left brain hemispheres
longitudinal fissure
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what sulcus separates frontal from parietal lobe
central sulcus
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what sulcus separates temporal lobe from frontal/parietal
lateral sulcus
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what separates parietal and occipital lobes
parieto-occipital sulcus
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what are the precentral and post central gyri in relation to
central sulcus
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what are precentral gyri responsible for
motor
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what are the post central gyri responsible for
sensory
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what structure in the brain connects the right and left hemisphere
corpus callosum
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what brain structure is larger in women
corpus callosum
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what makes up walls of the lateral ventricles
corpus callosum
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what connects right and left thalamus
interthalamic adhesion
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what lobe is the uncus on
temporal lobe
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what artery is directly underneath the uncus
middle cerebral artery
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why is the uncus herniating significant
it can occlude the middle cerebral artery causing a stroke
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what structure us immediately underneath the septum pellicidum
fornix
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what is the fornix responsible for
short term memory
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what does the fornix continue into posteriorly
hippocampus
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what is the hippocampus responsible for
long term memory
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what is the survival portion of the brain
amygdala
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is the amygdala bigger in male or female
male
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what makes the lateral walls of the 3rd ventrical
thalamus
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what makes CSF
choroid plexus
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where are coroid plexus located
in all ventricles
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what is normal csf pressure
7-12mmHg
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how much csf is made each day
450-600cc
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how much csf is there in the body at one time
150cc
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what makes melatonin
pineal body
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what is responsible for circadian rhythms
pineal body
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what is the thin piece of tissue walling off the lateral ventricles
septum pellucidum
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what makes the anterior and posterior walls of 3rd ventricle
anterior and posterior commissure
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what holds memory of smell
mammillary bodies
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what does the fornix turn into anteriorly
mammillary bodies
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what is the cerebral peduncle responsible for
smoothing/tapering movement
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what connects the 3rd and 4th ventricle
cerebral aqueduct
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how many apitures are there
2 lateral and 1 medial
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what is the role of the apitures
place where spinal fluid leaves the 4th ventricle and goes into subarachnoid space
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where are apitures located
4th ventricle
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what ventricle extends down into the hypothalamus
3rd ventricle
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what structures sit on tectale plate
superior and inferior colliculus
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what is the superior/inferior colliculus responsible for
vision
depth perception
colors
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what is the posterior portion of the cerebral aqueduct
tectal plate
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what molecule triggers breathing
hydrogen
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how is CO2 transported in blood
bicarbonate
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describe the blood brain barrier
tiny capillaries taper down and get really small so they only let small molecules in
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what nerves come out of the jugular foramen
9
10
11
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what is the origin out of the brain to a mid termination point for a nerve
tract
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trace the route of the olfactory nerve
brain
olfactory tract
olfactory bulb
olfactory nerve
nose
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trace the route of the optic nerve
brain
optic tract
optic chiasm
optic nerve
eye
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where does the olfactory nerve exit the skull
cribiform plate
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what does consenual mean pertaining to the eye
since the optic nerve is connected to the optic chiasm, both eyes constrict when shining a light in one eye
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what is the ciliary muscle responsible for
constricts and dilates the pupil
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what is it called when aqueous humor cannot get out causing ocular pressure to be high
glaucoma
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what muscles does oculomotor nerve innervate
superior rectus
inferior rectus
medial rectus
inferior oblique
levator pallpibrae superioris
sphincter pupillae
ciliary muscle
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what does the trochlear nerve innervate
superior oblique muscle
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what are the branches of the trigeminal nerve
ophthalmic
maxillary
mandibular
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what does the abducens nerve come out of
sphenoid bone
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what does the abducens nerve innervate
lateral rectus muscle
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what are the sensory innervations of the trigeminal nerve
face
sinuses
teeth
oral cavity
orbital cavity
dura mater
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what are the motor innervations of the trigeminal nerve
muscles of mastication
tensor tympani
mylohyoid
anterior belly of digastric
tensor veli palatini
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where does the facial nerve come out of
stylomastoid foramen
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what does the facial nerve innervate
muscles of the face
stapedius
posterior belly of the digastric
stylohyoid
occipitalis
auricularis
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what are the motor innervations of the intermediate facial nerve
submandibular
sublingual
lacrimal glands
138
what are the taste innervation of the intermediate facial nerve
anterior 2/3 of tongue
sensory soft palate
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where does the vestibulocochlear nerve exit the skull
internal auditory canal
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what are the taste innervations of the glossopharyngeal nerve
posterior 1/3 of the tongue
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what are the sensory innervation of the glossopharyngeal nerve
tonsil
pharynx
middle ear
142
what are the motor innervations of the glossopharyngeal nerve
parotid gland
stylopharyngeus
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what are the motor innervations of the vagus nerve
heart
lungs
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
GI tract
palate
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what are the sensory innervations of the vagus nerve
heart
lungs
pharynx
larynx
trachea
bronchi
GI tract
external ear
145
what does the accessory nerve innervate
sternocleidomastoid
trapezius
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what does the hypoglossal nerve innervate
tongue muscles
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what happens when there is trauma in the lower part of the medulla oblongata
accessory nerve can be affected causing loss of back muscle function/sensation
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what are the three lobes of the cerebellum
anterior
posterior
flocculonodular
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what is on the posterior lobes of the cerebellum
tonsils
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what structures differentiate the cerebellum from the cerebrum
leaflets instead of gyri
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what is the function of the cerebellum
coordination
muscle movement
muscle memory
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what is the superior depression running down the middle of the anterior and posterior lobes of the cerebellum
superior vermis
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what is the inferior depression running down the middle of all 3 lobes of the cerebellum
inferior vermis
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what are the indentations at the front and the back of the cerebellum
anterior and posterior cerebellar notch
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what arteries supply the brain
R/L internal carotid
R/L vertebral arteries
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what does the right and left vertebral artery join together to form
basilar artery
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what is the branch of the vertebral arteries
posterior interior cerebellar artery
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what does the basilar artery split into
posterior cerebral arteries
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what branches off the posterior cerebral artery
posterior communicating artery
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what connects the posterior cerebral artery and the middle artery
posterior communicating artery
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what are the branches of the basilar artery
anterior inferior cerebellar artery
pons arteries
superior cerebellar artery
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what does the pons control
HR
Respiration
swallowing
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how often do strokes come from the vertebral artery occur
20% of the time
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what is the usual outcome of a stroke in the basilar artery
death
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what arteries is the middle artery made up from
posterior communicating and internal carotid artery
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where does the 1st branch of the middle cerebral artery go to
brocha center
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where do 80% of all strokes occur
internal carotid
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what do 90% of strokes effect since middle carotid goes to brochas center
speech
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what artery arises of the middle cerebral artery
anterior cerebral artery
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what are the right and left anterior cerebral arteries connected by
anterior communicating artery
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what are the layers of the dura, arachnoid, and pia mater called
meninges
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what is the brain stem responsible for
HR
respiration
breathing
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what sinuses feed into the confluence of sinuses
straight and superior sagittal sinus
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where are arachnoid granulations found
superior sagittal sinus
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what is the role of the arachnoid granulations
allow csf to seep into superior sagittal sinus so it can get into venous system
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what sinus feeds into the straight sinus
inferior sagittal sinus
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what does the confluence of sinuses drain into
transverse sinuses
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what vein does the blood from the transverse sinus eventually feed into
internal jugular vein
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what sinus is inferior and anterior to sella turcica
sphenoid sinus
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what is the thin cartilaginous tissue separating the right and left nostril
nasal septum
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what rises up during swallowing to block food from going into the nose
soft palate
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what does the pituitary gland sit in
sella turcica
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what tonsil is inferior to the sella turcica
pharyngeal tonsil
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what is another name for the pharyngeal tonsil
adenoid
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what is another name for eustachian tube
pharyngeal opening of auditory canal
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what opens the eustachian tube and can blow bacteria into middle ear
sneezing
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what tonsils are anterior and deep to uvula
palatine tonsils
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what tonsils act similar to lymph nodes and enlarge when infected
palatine tonsils
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what covers the trachea to make sure food doesnt get into trachea
epiglottis
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what needs to go up during swallowing to allow the epiglottis to fold back
thyroid cartilage
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what muscle is superior to the posterior cricoid cartilage
transverse arytenoid muscle
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what folds lie in the thyroid cartilage
vestibular and vocal
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what cartilage is small on the anterior portion and large on the posterior portion
cricoid cartilage
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what found in between the thyroid and cricoid cartilage
cricothyroid ligament
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where is an emergent tracheotomy performed
cricothyroid ligament
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what is the false cord
vestibular fold
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what is the true cord
vocal fold
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what is the pouch between the vestibular and vocal fold
laryngeal ventricle
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what are the 3 concha
superior
middle
inferior
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what lies between the concha
meatus
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what are the concha coated with that originated in the sinuses
mucous
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what produces mucous in the sinuses
goblet cells
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what is the role of cilia in the nose
pushes virus/bacteria back towards the larynx, gets swallowed in stomach and killed by hydrochloric acid
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what happens when bacteria gets past the carina
cilia sweeps up to get bacteria out
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what is the tissue of the nose lined with
cilia
lysozymes
antibodies
mucus
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what is next to the opening of the maxillary sinus
semilunar hiatus
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what structures are in the middle meatus
ethmoidal bulla
semilunar hiatus
maxillary sinus opening
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what sinus dumps into the superior meatus
sphenoidal sinus
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what sinus is inferior to the to the sella turcica
sphenoidal sinus
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which tubercle is most lateral
cuneiform tubercle
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what tubercle is most medial
corniculate tubercle
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what is in the middle of the corniculate tubercles
interarytenoid notch
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what are the parts of the cricoid cartilage
arch (anterior)
lamina
artyenoid articular surface
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what sits on top of the posterior cricoid cartilage
arytenoid cartilage
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where is the lingual tonsil
base of the tongue
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what tonsil is superior to the eustachian tube
pharnygeal tonsil
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what tonsil is inferior to the uvula
palatine tonsil
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what is the space between the lingual tonsil and the epiglottis
vallecula
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does the cornea have any blood vessels
no
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what is the most anterior structure of the eye
cornea
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what does the levator palpebrae superioris do
elevates upper eyelid
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superior oblique
looks medially and downward
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inferior oblique
looks medially and upward
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superior rectus
looks laterally and upward
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inferior rectus
looks laterally and downward
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medial rectus
looks medially
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lateral rectus
look lateral
228
where does the cornea get nutrients from
aqueous humor
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how does the cornea get vessels to heal it
conjunctival flap
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what chamber is deep to the cornea and contains aqueous humor
anterior chamber
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what chamber is deep to the pupil
posterior chamber
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where does aqueous humor drain
scleral venous sinus
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what gives the eye color and forms the pupil
iris
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what is the straight muscle of the iris responsible for
dilating pupil
sympathetic
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what is the sphincter muscle of the iris responsible for
constricting pupil
parasympathetic
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what does the vitreous chamber contain
vitreous humor, mucous-like
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what attaches the lens to the ciliary body
zonular fibers
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what are zonular fibers attached to
lens and ciliary body
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what structure is associated with cataracts
lenticulate fibers
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where are lenticulate fibers found
lens
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what happens to the lens when looking at something near
contracts and rounds
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what happens to the lens when looking at something far
lens widens and thins
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what is direction of flow in tears
lateral to medial
drains into medial canthus and into nasolacrima duct
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what is the white, fibrinous portion of the eye that gives it integrity
sclera
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what layer of the eye has vessels in it
choroid
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what are the 3 layers of the eye
sclera
choroid
retina
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what is the blind spot of the eye
optic disc (no rods or cones)
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what is the thinnest area of the retina
fovea centralis
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what is the most sensitive area in the eye containing 50% more cones than rods
fovea centralis
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what do cones do
detect color
function in bright light
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what do rods do
function in dim light
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where are rods and cones found
neural section of the retina
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what structures are on the arytenoids
corniculate
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where is the lacrimal gland found
superior lateral side of the eye
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what kind of matter are ganglions considered
gray matter because they have neurons in them
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what is the role of the posterior longitudinal ligament
stabilizes one vertebrae to another so that pressure isnt put on peripheral nerves
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what does the largest portion of the blood in the brain drain into
superior sagittal sinus
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what is the inferior sagital sinus located in
falx cerebri
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Why is the foramen transversarium important
Where vertebral artery passes through
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What does the suprspinious ligament run on
Dorsal spinous process
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Where does the dura end in the film terminale
S2
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Where are the ganglia in the spinal cord
Posterior nerve root
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How many anterior and posterior spinal arteries do you have
1 anterior
2 posterior
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What is the denticulate ligament made of and what does it attach to
Made of pia mater
Attaches to dura
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What is the denticulate ligament made of and what does it attach to
Made of pia mater
Attaches to dura
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What cranial nerve supplies the lateral rectus muscle
Abducens (VI)
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What cranial nerve supplies the superior oblique muscle
Trochlear (IV)
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Where is the anterior chamber
In front of the iris
Behind the cornea
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Where is the posterior chamber?
Behind the iris
270
What is the cornea rich in
Nerves, poor in vessels
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Number of rods and cones in the eye
100 million rods
6-8 million cones
