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What is the longest ramus of the lateral fissure?
What is the longest ramus of the lateral fissure?
The temporal lobe is located at the front of the brain.
The temporal lobe is located at the front of the brain.
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Name the sulcus that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Name the sulcus that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
Central sulcus
The __________ lobe forms the posterior extremity of the lateral surface of the hemisphere.
The __________ lobe forms the posterior extremity of the lateral surface of the hemisphere.
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Match the following lobes with their respective locations:
Match the following lobes with their respective locations:
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Which lobe of the brain is described as having a quadrilateral area?
Which lobe of the brain is described as having a quadrilateral area?
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The insula is located on the lateral surface of the brain.
The insula is located on the lateral surface of the brain.
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How many lobes are there in each cerebral hemisphere, including the insula?
How many lobes are there in each cerebral hemisphere, including the insula?
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The anterior ascending ramus of the lateral fissure runs __________.
The anterior ascending ramus of the lateral fissure runs __________.
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What is the boundary above the parietal lobe?
What is the boundary above the parietal lobe?
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What structure lies at the floor of the median longitudinal cerebral fissure?
What structure lies at the floor of the median longitudinal cerebral fissure?
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The occipital lobe occupies the lower part of the anterior cranial fossa.
The occipital lobe occupies the lower part of the anterior cranial fossa.
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Name the three surfaces of each cerebral hemisphere.
Name the three surfaces of each cerebral hemisphere.
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The sulcus that separates the motor area from the sensory area is called the ______.
The sulcus that separates the motor area from the sensory area is called the ______.
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Match the following lobes of the brain with their corresponding locations:
Match the following lobes of the brain with their corresponding locations:
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Which part of the cerebral hemisphere is known for its irregular surface?
Which part of the cerebral hemisphere is known for its irregular surface?
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The superior border of the cerebral hemisphere is straight and flat.
The superior border of the cerebral hemisphere is straight and flat.
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What is the function of the corpus callosum?
What is the function of the corpus callosum?
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The slight depression called the ______ is located on the inferior border of the cerebral hemisphere.
The slight depression called the ______ is located on the inferior border of the cerebral hemisphere.
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Which of the following lobes occupies the lateral part of the middle cranial fossa?
Which of the following lobes occupies the lateral part of the middle cranial fossa?
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Study Notes
Cerebrum (General Features)
- The cerebrum or cerebral hemispheres are main parts of the brain.
- It is divided into 3 surfaces:
- Lateral surface (supero-lateral): Convex
- Medial surface: Flat
- Inferior surface: Irregular, divided into orbital & tentorial parts.
### Cerebral Hemispheres (Position & Borders)
- Two cerebral hemispheres are separated by a median longitudinal cerebral fissure.
- The falx cerebri projects down from the skull's vault.
- The corpus callosum is located at the floor of this fissure and connects the two cerebral hemispheres.
- The frontal lobe sits in the anterior cranial fossa.
- The temporal lobe occupies the middle cranial fossa's lateral portion.
- The occipital lobe occupies the upper posterior cranial fossa, positioned above the cerebellum and between the tentorial cerebelli.
### Central Region, Base of Brain
- The optic chiasma is a crucial structure.
- The optic tract is a fiber bundle carrying information from the optic nerve.
- The tuber cinereum is a small region involved in hormone secretion.
- The mammillary bodies play a role in memory and sensory processing.
- Cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve) passes through the interpeduncular fossa.
- The anterior perforated substance & posterior perforated substances are areas containing small blood vessels.
### Anterior Part, Base of Brain
- Orbitals sulci are prominent depressions on the brain's surface.
- The olfactory bulb is involved in smell.
- The olfactory tract and sulcus are part of the olfactory system.
- The olfactory trigone is a small triangular structure in this region.
- The stria lateralis are bundles of nerve fibers.
- The temporal lobe is situated in this area.
- The optic chiasma is visible.
- The tuber cinereum and mammillary bodies are identified.
- The posterior perforated substance is observed.
Division of Hemisphere into Lobes
- Three main sulci/fissures divide the hemisphere into lobes:
- Central sulcus (Fissure of Rolando): Runs obliquely downward and forward across the lateral surface, extending from the superior border, down to the posterior ramus of the lateral fissure. It separates motor and sensory areas.
- Lateral fissure (Fissure of Sylvius): Extends laterally between the frontal and temporal lobes to reach the lateral surface, dividing into three rami.
- Posterior ramus: Longest, runs backward on the lateral surface, parallel to the inferior border, and penetrates the parietal lobe.
- Anterior horizontal ramus: 2 cm long, runs forward into the frontal lobe.
- Anterior ascending ramus: 2 cm long, runs upward into the frontal lobe.
- Parieto-occipital sulcus: A deep sulcus on the medial surface of the hemisphere, extending a short distance on the lateral surface, separating the parietal and occipital lobes.
Lobes of Hemisphere
- The four lobes include frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal:
- Inferior border of temporal lobe
- Preoccipital Notch
- Occipital Pole
- The insula is a buried part of the cerebral cortex located in the lateral fissure's bottom.
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Explore the essential features and anatomy of the cerebrum, including the cerebral hemispheres, their surfaces, and the importance of various structures like the corpus callosum and optic chiasma. This quiz will deepen your understanding of brain anatomy.
