Exam 3 Flashcards
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What are the 4 sutures of the skull
coronal, sagittal, lambdoidal, squamous (temporal)
The common carotid arteries break into what 2 branches
external and internal carotid
The four (major) branches of the external carotid
facial, occipital, maxillary, superficial temporal
The six branches of the internal carotid
ophthalmic, anterior/middle/posterior cerebral arteries, basilar, vertebral
What is the function of the circle of willis?
to supply the brain with blood
What are the two jugular vein classifications?
internal and external
is white or gray matter myelinated?
white matter
What is Cranial Nerve V?
Trigeminal Nerve
What are the names of the three ventricles
lateral, third, fourth
what are the three different types of meninges
dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater
from superficial to deep, what is the order of meninges
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
Which is the tough, protective meninx?
dura mater
Which meninx is intimately attached to the brain and spinal cord
pia mater
What are the four major brain regions
cerebrum, diencephalon, cerebellum, brainstem
What is Cranial Nerve XII?
Hypoglossal Nerve
Where is the third ventricle located
diencephalon
Where is the lateral ventricle located
cerebrum
Where is the fourth ventricle located
cerebellum
Where is the cerebellum located?
the back of the head, in the occipital region
What is the name of the hole in the skull that the spinal cord exists out of
foramen magnum
What are the three parts of the brainstem
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
how many of each spinal nerves are there
cervical-8
thoracic-12
lumbar-5
sacral-5
What is Cranial Nerve II?
Optic Nerve
What is Cranial Nerve III?
Oculomotor Nerve