Prac 1

Question 1

the bend that accommodates brain orientation in upright position in humans is the __________ or __________ flexure

Answer 1

cephalic or mesencephalic

Question 2

rostral describes positioning at the ______ of the brain

Answer 2

front (at the forehead)

Question 3

the upper, more rear part of the brain is deemed to be ______

Answer 3

dorsal (superior)

Question 4

the more anterior and inferior part of the brain is called the _________ aspect

Answer 4

ventral

Question 5

caudal describes the ________ of the brain, nearest to the _____

Answer 5

base, spine

Question 6

in a rat or animal with a more prone oriented position and facing west on a compass, the directionality of the brain is similar to a compass, with north being _____, south being _______, east being ______ and west being _______

Answer 6

dorsal, ventral, caudal, rostral

Question 7

the ________ fissure divides the 2 hemispheres of the cerebrum

Answer 7

longitudinal

Question 8

the extension of ____ mater extending into the longitudinal fissure is called the ______

Answer 8

dura, falx cerebri

Question 9

the cerebral cortex can be identified as a layer of ___ matter folding into gyri and sulci

Answer 9

grey

Question 10

the extension of dura mater separating the 2 cerebellar hemispheres is called the ____ ________

Answer 10

falx cerebelli

Question 11

the _____ unites the 2 highly fissured cerebellar hemispheres

Answer 11

vermis

Question 12

the _________ is another extension of dura that separates the cerebellum from the ______

Answer 12

tentorium cerebelli, cerebrum