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Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movement control?
Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movement control?
- Thalamus
- Cerebral Cortex (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Brainstem
What structure connects the brain with the spinal cord?
What structure connects the brain with the spinal cord?
- Medulla (correct)
- Thalamus
- Cerebellum
- Frontal lobe
Where does the spinal cord extend from and to?
Where does the spinal cord extend from and to?
- From the midbrain to the S1 vertebrae
- From the occipital lobe to the sacral region
- From the cerebrum to the lumbar region
- From the medulla to L1-L2 vertebrae (correct)
Which tract is part of the major motor pathways in the CNS?
Which tract is part of the major motor pathways in the CNS?
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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the diencephalon?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the diencephalon?
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What is the primary function of the spinothalamic tract?
What is the primary function of the spinothalamic tract?
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Which area is specifically associated with speech production?
Which area is specifically associated with speech production?
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Which section of the spinal cord contains the largest number of nerve roots?
Which section of the spinal cord contains the largest number of nerve roots?
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Study Notes
Anatomy Review of the Neurologic System
- Central Nervous System (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord.
- Key components of the CNS include the cerebrum, diencephalon, brainstem, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
Components of the Central Nervous System
- Cerebral Cortex (Cerebrum): Responsible for higher brain functions like reasoning and voluntary movement.
- Diencephalon: Includes:
- Basal Ganglia: Involved in motor control.
- Thalamus: Acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals.
- Hypothalamus: Regulates autonomic functions, including hunger, thirst, and body temperature.
- Brainstem: Contains:
- Midbrain: Associated with vision, hearing, and motor control.
- Pons: Connects upper and lower parts of the brain, involved in regulating sleep.
- Medulla: Controls vital functions like heart rate and respiration.
- Cerebellum: Coordinates voluntary movements and balance.
- Spinal Cord: Extends from the medulla to vertebrae L1-L2, facilitating communication between the brain and body.
Structure of the Cerebral Cortex
- Divided into:
- Frontal Lobe: Involved in thought processes, decision making, and movement.
- Parietal Lobe: Processes sensory information relating to touch, temperature, and pain.
- Occipital Lobe: Responsible for visual processing.
- Wernicke’s Area: Vital for language comprehension.
- Broca’s Area: Essential for language production.
Spinal Cord Overview
- Spinal cord is a critical conduit for motor and sensory pathways.
- Composed of five segments:
- Cervical: C1-C8
- Thoracic: T1-T12
- Lumbar: L1-5
- Sacral: S1-5
- Coccygeal: Involved in tailbone sensation.
- The cauda equina is a bundle of spinal nerves below L1-L2, resembling a horse's tail.
Major Pathways of the CNS
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Motor Pathways:
- Corticospinal or Pyramidal Tract: Connects the brain to the spinal cord's motor neurons.
- Extrapyramidal Tracts: Involved in involuntary motor control and coordination.
- Cerebellar System: Coordinates balance and fine motor skills.
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Sensory Pathways:
- Spinothalamic Tract: Transmits pain and temperature sensations to the brain.
- Posterior (Dorsal) Column: Handles proprioception and fine touch sensations.
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