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What is the primary function of the dural infolding known as falx cerebelli?
What is the primary function of the dural infolding known as falx cerebelli?
Which layer of the dura mater is responsible for covering the brain and is dense and fibrous?
Which layer of the dura mater is responsible for covering the brain and is dense and fibrous?
What structure is encircled by the diaphragma sella?
What structure is encircled by the diaphragma sella?
What is the primary difference between the spinal dura mater and the cranial dura mater?
What is the primary difference between the spinal dura mater and the cranial dura mater?
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Which of the following is true regarding the subarachnoid space?
Which of the following is true regarding the subarachnoid space?
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Which type of cells traverse the subarachnoid space and constitute the arachnoid trabeculae?
Which type of cells traverse the subarachnoid space and constitute the arachnoid trabeculae?
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What structure is primarily located alongside the sella turcica?
What structure is primarily located alongside the sella turcica?
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What is the role of the endosteal layer of the dura mater?
What is the role of the endosteal layer of the dura mater?
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What is the primary function of the blood-brain barrier?
What is the primary function of the blood-brain barrier?
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Where is the fourth ventricle located?
Where is the fourth ventricle located?
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What is the primary source of cerebrospinal fluid production?
What is the primary source of cerebrospinal fluid production?
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Which structures form the boundaries of the fourth ventricle?
Which structures form the boundaries of the fourth ventricle?
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Which statement accurately describes the components that separate the blood capillaries from the CNS?
Which statement accurately describes the components that separate the blood capillaries from the CNS?
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What processes contribute to the formation of cerebrospinal fluid from blood?
What processes contribute to the formation of cerebrospinal fluid from blood?
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Which structures are involved in the outflow of cerebrospinal fluid from the fourth ventricle?
Which structures are involved in the outflow of cerebrospinal fluid from the fourth ventricle?
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What does the central canal of the medulla oblongata connect to?
What does the central canal of the medulla oblongata connect to?
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Which is NOT part of the blood-brain barrier's structure?
Which is NOT part of the blood-brain barrier's structure?
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How does cerebrospinal fluid maintain osmotic balance?
How does cerebrospinal fluid maintain osmotic balance?
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Where does the cerebrospinal fluid flow after the lateral ventricle?
Where does the cerebrospinal fluid flow after the lateral ventricle?
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What type of fluid fills the fourth ventricle?
What type of fluid fills the fourth ventricle?
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The foot processes of which cells adhere to the surface of the blood capillaries in the blood-brain barrier?
The foot processes of which cells adhere to the surface of the blood capillaries in the blood-brain barrier?
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What additional small amounts of cerebrospinal fluid are contributed by the brain?
What additional small amounts of cerebrospinal fluid are contributed by the brain?
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Which part of the cerebrospinal fluid system is involved with actively transporting substances?
Which part of the cerebrospinal fluid system is involved with actively transporting substances?
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What role do fenestrations of capillaries play in cerebrospinal fluid formation?
What role do fenestrations of capillaries play in cerebrospinal fluid formation?
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What is a key function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?
What is a key function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)?
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Which structure is primarily involved in the temporary storage of proteins?
Which structure is primarily involved in the temporary storage of proteins?
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Which type of Golgi neuron is characterized by a short axon that terminates near the cell body?
Which type of Golgi neuron is characterized by a short axon that terminates near the cell body?
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What appearance do Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum cells have when viewed under a light microscope?
What appearance do Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum cells have when viewed under a light microscope?
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Which part of the nervous system consists of cranial and spinal nerves and their associated ganglia?
Which part of the nervous system consists of cranial and spinal nerves and their associated ganglia?
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What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?
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Which part of a typical vertebra is responsible for enclosing the vertebral foramen?
Which part of a typical vertebra is responsible for enclosing the vertebral foramen?
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What distinguishes true or movable vertebrae from false or fixed vertebrae?
What distinguishes true or movable vertebrae from false or fixed vertebrae?
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Which component of nerve tissue is considered the structural and functional unit?
Which component of nerve tissue is considered the structural and functional unit?
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What is the average length of the vertebral column in males?
What is the average length of the vertebral column in males?
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Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic found in all vertebrae?
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic found in all vertebrae?
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What property of nervous tissue allows it to respond to stimuli?
What property of nervous tissue allows it to respond to stimuli?
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How do neuroglia compare to neurons in terms of quantity?
How do neuroglia compare to neurons in terms of quantity?
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What are the two portions of the parietal bones responsible for?
What are the two portions of the parietal bones responsible for?
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Which structure is NOT involved in separating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from nervous tissue?
Which structure is NOT involved in separating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from nervous tissue?
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What is the characteristic of the internal surface of the parietal bone?
What is the characteristic of the internal surface of the parietal bone?
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What is the orientation of the frontal angle of the parietal bone?
What is the orientation of the frontal angle of the parietal bone?
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Which of the following best describes the pia-covered surface of the brain?
Which of the following best describes the pia-covered surface of the brain?
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What describes the mastoid angle of the parietal bone?
What describes the mastoid angle of the parietal bone?
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Which is not a part of the temporal bone?
Which is not a part of the temporal bone?
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How many borders does the parietal bone have?
How many borders does the parietal bone have?
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Flashcards
Dura Mater
Dura Mater
The outermost, tough, fibrous membrane covering the brain.
Endosteal Layer
Endosteal Layer
The periosteum covering the inner surface of the skull bones.
Meningeal Layer
Meningeal Layer
The dura mater proper, a strong fibrous membrane covering the brain.
Venous Sinuses
Venous Sinuses
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Falx Cerebelli
Falx Cerebelli
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Arachnoid Mater
Arachnoid Mater
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Subdural Space
Subdural Space
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Diaphragma Sella
Diaphragma Sella
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Choroid Plexus
Choroid Plexus
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How is CSF formed?
How is CSF formed?
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CSF Flow
CSF Flow
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Ventricles
Ventricles
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Foramina of Luschka and Magendie
Foramina of Luschka and Magendie
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Cisterna Magna
Cisterna Magna
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Perivascular Spaces
Perivascular Spaces
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Fourth Ventricle
Fourth Ventricle
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
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Ependymal Cells
Ependymal Cells
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Cerebral Aqueduct
Cerebral Aqueduct
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Central Canal
Central Canal
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Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
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Astrocytes
Astrocytes
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Foot Processes
Foot Processes
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Parietal Bone
Parietal Bone
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Frontal Angle
Frontal Angle
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Sphenoidal Angle
Sphenoidal Angle
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Occipital Angle
Occipital Angle
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Mastoid Angle
Mastoid Angle
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CSF-Brain Interface
CSF-Brain Interface
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Pia-Covered Surface
Pia-Covered Surface
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Astrocyte Foot Processes
Astrocyte Foot Processes
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Rough ER
Rough ER
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Smooth ER
Smooth ER
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Golgi Apparatus
Golgi Apparatus
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Golgi Type II Neuron
Golgi Type II Neuron
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What are the functions of the Rough ER?
What are the functions of the Rough ER?
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Irritability (Nervous Tissue)
Irritability (Nervous Tissue)
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Conductivity (Nervous Tissue)
Conductivity (Nervous Tissue)
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Neuron
Neuron
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Neuroglia
Neuroglia
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Function of Nervous Tissue
Function of Nervous Tissue
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True Vertebrae
True Vertebrae
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Study Notes
Nervous System - Scalp
- The scalp extends from the superciliary arches to the external occipital protuberance and superior nuchal lines.
- It's composed of five layers: skin, connective tissue, epicranial aponeurosis, loose areolar tissue, and pericranium.
- The skin layer has sebaceous glands.
Nervous System - Scalp Sensory Nerve Supply
- Sensory nerves are arranged in two main groups. Anterior nerves are branches of the trigeminal nerve, while posterior nerves are branches of cervical spinal nerves.
- The supratrochlear nerve and supraorbital nerve (both ophthalmic divisions of the trigeminal nerve) supply the scalp.
- The zygomaticotemporal nerve (maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve) supplies the scalp over the temple.
- The auriculotemporal nerve (mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve) supplies the temporal region.
- The lesser occipital nerve (C2 of cervical plexus) supplies the occipital region.
- The greater occipital nerve (C2 posterior ramus) supplies the back of the scalp to the vertex.
Nervous System - Scalp Arterial Supply
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Scalp arteries run through the connective tissue layer.
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The supratrochlear and supraorbital arteries (branches of the ophthalmic artery) supply the forehead.
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The superficial temporal artery (branch of the external carotid artery) ascends in front of the ear, supplying the frontal and temporal regions.
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The posterior auricular artery (branch of external carotid artery) supplies the area above and behind the ear.
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The occipital artery (branch of external carotid artery) supplies the back of the scalp.
Nervous System - Scalp Venous Drainage
- The supratrochlear and supraorbital veins unite to form the facial vein.
- The superficial temporal vein unites with maxillary vein to form the retromandibular vein.
- The posterior auricular vein unites with the retromandibular vein to form the external jugular vein.
- The occipital vein drains into the suboccipital venous plexus.
Meninges of Brain and Spinal Cord
- Meninges develop from neural crest and mesenchyme (mesoderm), between 25 and 35 days of gestation.
- The meninges are three protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.
Meninges - Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia mater
- Dura mater (outermost) is a thick, fibrous membrane with two layers.
- Arachnoid mater is a delicate, impermeable membrane between the dura and pia maters.
- Pia mater (innermost) is a vascular membrane that closely covers the brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
- CSF is a colorless liquid similar to plasma.
- Primarily produced by choroid plexuses in the brain's ventricles.
- Circulation of CSF flows from the choroid plexuses, through ventricles, and into the subarachnoid space, absorbing into venous sinuses.
- CSF acts as a cushion and plays a role in nutrient exchange and waste removal.
Dural Nerve Supply
- Trigeminal, vagus, and the first three cervical spinal nerves.
- Sensory endings of the nerves are responsible for the sensation of headache.
- Pain from stimulation of dural endings (below the tentorium cerebelli) is felt in the back of the neck and scalp.
Dural Arterial Supply
- Dural arteries supply the dura mater. Arteries originate from the internal carotid, maxillary, ascending pharyngeal, occipital, and vertebral arteries.
Cranial Bones
- Frontal bone, parietal bones, temporal bone, occipital bone, and sphenoid bone. Provide structure and protection for the brain.
Ventricles of the Brain
- Ventricles are fluid-filled cavities within the brain.
- Two lateral ventricles communicate with the third ventricle.
- The third ventricle connects to the fourth ventricle via the cerebral aqueduct.
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) and Cerebrospinal Fluid Barrier (CSF-Brain barrier )
- Structures that protect the CNS from harmful substances, while allowing nutrients and oxygen to pass through.
- BBB consists of capillaries with tight junctions around the neurons and astrocyte foot processes.
- CSF barrier similar to BBB, exists mainly at the choroid plexus.
Lumbar Puncture
- A procedure to obtain cerebrospinal fluid from the lumbar region.
- Used for diagnostic purposes. Uses of CSF include microscopic and bacteriologic examination, drug injections, and inducing anesthesia.
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Explore the anatomy of the scalp and its sensory nerve supply in this quiz. Learn about the five layers of the scalp and the specific nerves involved, including branches of the trigeminal nerve and cervical spinal nerves that provide sensation. Test your knowledge and understanding of this essential component of the nervous system.