Brain Anatomy: Mid-Sagittal and Coronal Views

What type of matter is primarily composed of axons that travel vertically or anterior-posterior in the brain?

White matter

What term is used to describe the neural networks formed by the interconnected deep brain structures?

Neural systems

In which direction do the axons travel in the internal capsule?

Anterior-posterior

What is the primary function of the limbic system?

Emotion regulation Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is external to the lentiform nucleus?

External capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the capsules that are prominent examples of white matter tracts?

White matter tract Signup and view all the answers

Which view is used to visualize the body of the spinal cord?

Mid-sagittal view Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the white matter tracts in the brain?

Axon transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the hypothalamus in the brain?

Between the optic chiasm and mammillary bodies Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain connects the forebrain to the spinal cord?

Brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nuclei involved in the brainstem?

Control of motor movements and sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

To control motor movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of damage to the brainstem?

Impaired motor control and regulation of heartbeat and breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the meninges?

Dura mater Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structure that resembles breasts in the brain?

Mammillary bodies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the dura mater?

To act as a protective covering Signup and view all the answers

What is the innermost layer of the meninges?

Pia mater Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the vomiting centre in the brainstem?

Induction of vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the part of the brain that comprises the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata?

Brainstem Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the arachnoid mater?

It is non-vascular Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the meninges and the bone?

The meninges are attached to the bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the convergence of optic nerves to form optic tracts?

Decussation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

To protect the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the pia mater?

It is continuous with the surface of the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'Falx' in 'Falx cerebri'?

From the Latin word for 'sickle' Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the superior sagittal sinus?

To form a gap that allows venous blood to flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tentorium cerebelli?

To provide a roof for the cerebellum Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the cavernous and petrosal sinuses?

In the petrous region of the sphenoid bone, at the base of the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a lack of valves along the veins of the face and the cavernous sinus?

Infections can spread easily from the face to the cavernous sinus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the inferior sagittal sinus?

To enclose the inferior sagittal sinus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the venous sinuses?

To drain blood from the brain into the internal jugular vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the falx cerebelli?

To separate the cerebellar hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the ventricles in the brain?

To produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical term associated with a rupture of the veins in the subdural space?

Subdural haemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

Where is cerebrospinal fluid reabsorbed into the systemic veins?

Arachnoid granulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrow passageway that connects the 3rd and 4th ventricles?

Cerebral aqueduct Signup and view all the answers