Telencephalon and Brain Development
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What is the primary function of the superior parietal lobule?

  • Auditory processing
  • Body scheme representation (correct)
  • Visual processing
  • Language comprehension

Which part of the brain is responsible for the primary auditory cortex?

  • Occipital lobe
  • Temporal lobe (correct)
  • Parietal lobe
  • Frontal lobe

Which gyrus is found in the inferior parietal lobule?

  • Cuneus
  • Supramarginal gyrus (correct)
  • Angular sulcus
  • Lingual gyrus

What is located on the ventral surface of the frontal lobe?

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Which structure divides the occipital lobe's cortex into the cuneus and the lingual gyrus?

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Which part of the corpus callosum is located anteriorly?

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What structure forms the medial wall of the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle?

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What is the primary function of the anterior commissure?

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Which structure projects cholinergic axons towards the fornix and amygdala?

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Which part of the fornix is responsible for connecting the right and left hippocampus?

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In the context of cognitive functions, what role does the basal forebrain play?

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What type of fibers primarily connect areas within the same hemisphere?

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What is an important role of the nucleus accumbens?

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What fibers compose the internal capsule?

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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the basal ganglia?

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Where is the nucleus accumbens located?

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What is the main function of the basal ganglia?

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Which structure is referred to as the striatum?

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What kind of organization does the cerebral neocortex have?

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Which part of the caudate nucleus is located anterior to the thalamus?

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What is the primary function of the excitatory neurons in the cerebral neocortex?

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What characterizes homotypical regions of the neocortex?

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Which part of the cortex is considered the oldest?

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What is the primary function of the rhinencephalon?

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How many layers does the archicortex typically have?

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Which part of the lateral ventricles is bordered anteriorly by the genu of the corpus callosum?

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What is the role of the interventricular foramina of Monro?

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In the hippocampus, what layer replaces the granular layer?

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What appearance do the ventricles typically have in MRI scans?

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What nerve is primarily formed from the medial cord of the inferior anterior division?

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Which condition can be caused by shoulder dislocation affecting the cords of the plexus?

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What is the primary function of the dorsal scapular nerve?

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Which muscle is primarily affected by an injury to the long thoracic nerve?

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What symptoms are associated with burner syndrome?

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In the case of inferior trunk injury, which area is most likely affected?

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Which of the following conditions may result from cancer at the apex of the lungs?

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What is the result of weakness in the serratus anterior muscle?

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What does the sinuvertebral nerve innervate?

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What is the main function of the medial branch of the posterior rami?

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Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the skin on the posterior surface of the head?

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What type of pain is associated with occipital neuralgia?

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What is one reason for the formation of plexuses by the anterior rami?

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What is innervated by the posterior ramus of C1?

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How do the posterior rami maintain a segmental distribution?

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What symptoms are associated with infratentorial meningitis?

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Postcentral Gyrus

The primary somatosensory cortex, responsible for processing sensory information from the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Superior Parietal Lobule

The part of the parietal lobe involved in understanding spatial relationships, body awareness, and movement planning.

Inferior Parietal Lobule

The part of the parietal lobe involved in language processing, reading, and writing.

Calcarine Sulcus

Located on the medial aspect of the occipital lobe, the calcarine sulcus separates the visual cortex into two parts.

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Hippocampus

A structure in the temporal lobe crucial for memory formation and learning.

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Corpus Callosum

A part of the brain that connects the two hemispheres, composed of the splenium, trunk, rostrum, and genu.

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Septum Pellucidum

A thin layer of tissue found between the genu of the corpus callosum and the anterior column of the fornix.

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Basal Forebrain

A region located anteriorly and ventrally to the septal nuclei, involved in behavior and decision making.

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Fornix

A bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, passing through the anterior commissure.

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Nucleus Accumbens

A structure located in the basal forebrain, involved in reward systems.

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Associative Fibres

Nerve fibers that connect different areas within the same hemisphere of the brain.

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Capsules

Organized bundles of projecting fibres.

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Hippocampal Formation

A structure involved in learning and memory, connected by the commissure of the fornix.

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Internal Capsule

A collection of nerve fibers that connect the thalamus to the cerebral cortex and the cortex to the thalamus, brainstem, and spinal cord.

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Corona Radiata

The part of the internal capsule that carries fibers from the thalamus to the cerebral cortex.

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Basal Ganglia

A group of nuclei located deep within the cerebral hemispheres, vital for movement control and posture.

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Striatum

The component of the basal ganglia consisting of the caudate nucleus and the putamen.

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Lenticular Nucleus

A part of the basal ganglia composed of the putamen and the pallidus.

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Neocortex

The outermost layer of the cerebral cortex, responsible for higher cognitive functions. It is organized into six layers.

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Excitatory Nature of Neocortex

The cerebral neocortex is primarily characterized by excitatory neurons which release excitatory neurotransmitters, stimulating other neurons.

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Homotypical Neocortex

A region of the neocortex where all six layers are clearly distinguishable and present, indicating a more complex structure.

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Heterotypical Neocortex

A region of the neocortex where some layers are not as well defined or may even be missing, indicating a simpler structure.

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Paleocortex

The oldest part of the cerebral cortex, responsible for processing olfactory information (sense of smell).

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Archicortex

The part of the cerebral cortex involved in memory formation and learning, located in the temporal lobe.

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Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in emotional processing, motivation, and learning, closely related to the hippocampus.

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Caudate Nucleus

A large, C-shaped structure located in the frontal lobe, involved in planning, decision-making, and working memory.

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Sinuvertebral Nerve

A branch of the anterior ramus that carries sensory and sympathetic fibers, innervating the intervertebral disc, meninges, ligaments, and vertebral periosteum.

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Posterior Rami

The posterior rami of spinal nerves branch into medial and lateral divisions, innervating the intrinsic back muscles, zygapophyseal joints, and posterior portions of vertebral bodies.

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Sub-occipital Nerve (C1)

The posterior ramus of the first cervical nerve, which innervates the sub-occipital muscles.

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Greater Occipital Nerve (C2)

The posterior ramus of the second cervical nerve, responsible for the innervation of the skin on the back of the head and is associated with occipital neuralgia.

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Occipital Neuralgia

A stabbing pain in the dermatomes of the greater occipital nerve, often spreading to the upper neck, back of the head, and behind the eyes.

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Anterior Rami

The ventral rami of spinal nerves form plexuses, exchanging fibers with other rami to innervate muscles that arise from multiple somites.

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Plexuses

The merging of fibers from multiple spinal nerves to form a network that innervates muscles and structures in a specific region.

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Somites

The embryonic segments that develop into the vertebrae and muscles of the body.

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Long Thoracic Nerve

A nerve that controls the muscles that move the scapula, allowing it to rotate and help with shoulder abduction. This nerve comes from the roots of C5, C6, and C7.

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Winged Scapula

A condition where the scapula sticks out, often caused by damage to the long thoracic nerve that controls the serratus anterior muscle.

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Dorsal Scapular Nerve

A nerve originating from the C5 root of the brachial plexus, it controls the levator scapulae, rhomboid major, and rhomboid minor muscles, essential for scapular movement.

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Brachial Plexus

A group of nerves that control the muscles of the shoulder, arm, and hand. It's formed by the ventral rami of spinal nerves C5-T1, and it can be damaged by injuries or conditions like birth trauma.

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Erb's Palsy

This condition is caused by a damaged superior trunk of the brachial plexus, leading to impaired arm abduction, forearm flexion, supination, and wrist extension, often due to birth trauma or shoulder injury.

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Klumpke's Palsy

Caused by damage to the inferior trunk of the brachial plexus, this condition affects distal muscles of the hand, leading to weakness in finger flexion, wrist flexion, and hand intrinsic muscles.

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Median Nerve

A nerve that originates from the medial cord of the brachial plexus and controls the muscles of the forearm and hand, including those involved in finger flexion and wrist extension.

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Backpack Palsy

A condition caused by pressure on the brachial plexus, usually due to an incorrectly fitted backpack, resulting in pain and weakness in the shoulder and arm.

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Study Notes

Telencephalon

  • The prosencephalic vesicle divides into the diencephalon and telencephalon.
  • Telencephalic vesicles grow large, bend dorsally and posteriorly, acquiring a C-shape.
  • They envelop the diencephalon.
  • The lateral ventricles (within the telencephalic vesicles) have frontal, central, and inferior horns which converge to the atrium.
  • Communication occurs between the third and lateral ventricles via the intraventricular foramen.
  • The fourth ventricle communicates with the lateral ventricles via the aqueduct of Sylvius.
  • The cortex lobes are named according to the bones they're closest to (frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal)
  • The changing shape of the vesicles causes the cavities within the telencephalic vesicles to also acquire a C-shape.

Phylogeny and Ontogeny of Brain Development

  • The cortex isn't uniform throughout animal species.
  • Cyclostomata have a simple pallium and poorly developed cortex.
  • Amphibians' cortex begins to differentiate into archipallium and paleopallium.
  • Reptiles have a larger paleocortex and an emerging neocortex.
  • Mammals show massive expansion of the neocortex, with archicortex and paleocortex squeezed medially and ventrally.
  • Paleocortex is responsible for olfactory processing, crucial for less-developed mammals
  • Ontogeny (development) resembles phylogeny (evolutionary history), with the oldest parts of the cortex appearing earlier in development.

Cerebral Lobes and Gyri

  • The cortex is folded into folds (gyri) separated by grooves (sulci).
  • Major sulci include the central (of Rolando), lateral (of Sylvius), and calcarine sulci.
  • The frontal lobe contains the precentral gyrus (primary motor cortex). Also contains areas for decision-making, personality, and motivation in humans.
  • The parietal lobe has the postcentral gyrus (primary somatosensory cortex). It's subdivided into superior and inferior parietal lobules (body scheme, language).
  • The temporal lobe has superior, middle, and inferior temporal gyri. It's crucial for the primary auditory cortex.
  • The occipital lobe is for vision, with the calcarine sulcus defining the primary visual cortex.

Hippocampus and Amygdala

  • The hippocampus is an important part of the medial temporal lobe, in the floor of the inferior horn of the fourth ventricle.
  • It's vital for memory and learning.
  • The amygdala is located near the hippocampus, crucial for emotions, learning, behaviour, and learning. Also involved in a wide range of behavioural and psychological processes influenced by emotional experiences or stimuli.
  • The amygdala plays a role in regulating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, aggression, alcoholism and substance abuse and is susceptible to damage from different causes

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