Gross Neuroanatomy: Brain & Cranial Environment

Question 1

CNS vs PNS

The following are all elements of the ___:

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal Cord & Roots
Pre-ganglionic Autonomic Neurons

Answer 1

CNS

Question 2

CNS vs PNS

The following are all elements of the ___:

Spinal nerves and rami
Somatic nerves
Visceral nerves
Autonomic ganglia and post autonomic neurons

Answer 2

PNS

Question 3

The cerebral cortex and subcritical regions can be referred to as the ____________.

Whereas the Thalamus and Hypothalamus could be referred to as the ____________.

Answer 3

Telencephalon

Diencephalon

Question 4

A subdural hemorrhage typically occurs from the tearing of ______ ______.

Answer 4

Bridging Veins

Question 5

Kernig’s Test & Sign is:_________________

Brudzinski’s Test & Sign is:________________

Answer 5

Pain with knee extension

Spontaneous, involuntary hip and knee flexion

Question 6

Infection of dura or arachnoid & pia = _________

Infection in parenchyma of brain or spinal cord =_____

Answer 6

Meningitis

Encephalitis