Neuro Flashcards

1
Q

How many pairs spinal nerves total / each region

A

31 pairs total

8 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
5 sacral
1 coccygeal
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2
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Ex special somatic sensory functions

A

Hearing, equilibrium, vision

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3
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Ex special visceral sensory function

A

Taste, smell

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4
Q

Which cranial nerves do NOT attach to brain stem

A

CN I, II (attach to forebrain)

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5
Q

Which cranial nerves are in the midbrain

A

CN III (Oculomotor), IV (Trochlear)

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6
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Which cranial nerves are in the pons

A

CN V (Trigeminal), VI (Abducens), VII (Facial), VIII (Auditory)

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7
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Which cranial nerves are in the medulla

A

CN VIII (Auditory), IX (Glossopharyngeal), X (Vagus), XI (Spinal Accessory), XII (Hypoglossal)

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8
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Trochlear (IV) vs Abducens (VI)

A

Trochlear&raquo_space; Superior Oblique muscles

Abducens&raquo_space; External rectus muscle

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9
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Functions of upper motor neurons

A

Mediate voluntary movement

Integration of skilled/complex movement

Carry inhibitory impulses

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10
Q

Upper motor neurons cross / desiccate @

A

Medulla

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11
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Damage to upper motor neuron above level of crossover presents as

A

Motor impairment on OPPOSITE side

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12
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Damage to upper motor neuron below level of crossover presents as

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Motor impairment on SAME side

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