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what encloses the brian and sensory organs
cranial bones
how many cranial bones
8
how many facial bones
14
name the 6 cavities
cranial
nasal
paranasal
middle an dinner ear
orbits
oral and buccal
how long ossification before fontanels are complete
20-24 months
what are other associated bones with the skull
hyoid and auditory ossicles
ossicles
malleus incus and stapes
where is an attachment for the meninges?
crista galli
what forms the turbinates
middle and superior concha
what is suspended from the styloid process and supports tongue and is fractured in strangulation
hyoid
how many total vertebrae
33
how many movable parts of vertebrae
26
openings trhough which spinal nerves pass
intervertebral foramina
how many processes on vertebrae
7
spinous
transverse, superior, inferior
exaggeration of normal thoracic curve
kyphosis
exaggeration of the lumbar curve resulting in prominent abdomen and buttocks
lordosis
abnormal lateral curve, most often seen in adolescent females
scoliosis
what costal cartilages fuse to form the costal margin
8th 9th 10th
when is the xiphoid ossified by
age 25
congenital defect where the vertebral lainae fail to fuse
spina bifida
vitamin D deficiency in children
rickets
demineralization due to vit D deficiency in adults
osteomalacia
hypersecretion of growth hormone before ossification of growth plates
gigantism
hypersecretion of growth hormone after ossification of growth plates
acromegaly
neoplasma
new substance--> tumor
benign tumor of bone, often the skull
osteoma
painful benign tumors of long bones
osteoid osteomas
malignant (very)
osteogenic sarcoma
osteoporosis
weakening of the bones as a result of calcium loss commonly in caucasions and asians
where two bones interconnect
articulations
what are the three funcitonal classifications of articulation
synarthorsis
amphiarthrosis
diarthrosis
an immovable joint
synarthrosis (syn - same)
**
fibrous cartilaginous that may fuse over time are synarthrosis
slightly movable joint
amphiarthrosis (amphi both sides)
are amphiarthrosis fibrous and cartilaginous like synarthrosis?
yes
freely movable joint or synovial joint
diarthrosis (dia through)
what are the three structural classifications of articulations
fibrous cartiliginous synovial
what are teh three types of fibrous articulations
sutures
syndesmoses
gomphoses
articulating bones are held together by fibrous CT lacking joint cavities
fibrous articulations
when are sutures formed by?
18 mos
a totally immovable joint created when two separate bones fuse and the boundary disappears as in the ephphyseal lines of mature bones
synostosis of sutures of fibrous articulations
fibrous joints that bind the teeth to the sockets a periodontal ligament connects the tooth to the alveolus in the mandible and maxilla
gomphoses (bolting together)
what kind of articulation has cartilage that holds together the articulating bones and lack cavities
cartilaginous
what are two types of cartilaginous articulations
symphses and synchodroses
the articulating bones are separated by a wedge or pad of fibrocartilage allows limited movement and cushions the joint
symphyses
what are two places where symphyses
symphysis pubis
intervertebral joints
a rigid cartilaginous bridge between articulating bones and some are temporary joints and epiphyseal joints
synchodroses
what are three examples of synchondroses
ephpyseal joints
costochondral joitn between ribs and sternum
occipital, sphenoid, temporal, and ethmoid
articulating bones are capped with cartilage with ligaments frequently supporthing them these joints have fluid filled cavities
synovial
describe the general structure of synovial joints
enclosed by a joing capsule (articular capsule)
synovial fluid
articular cartilage
accessory structures
cartilage and fat pads are examples of
accessory structures
what is the cartilage in the knee
menisci between the articular surfaces
localized masses of adipose covered by synovial membranes acting as protective pakcing
fat pads are accessory structures of synovial articulations
the joint capsule is continuous with the periostea of the articulating bones
ligaments
where some of the collagen of the ligaments is torn, the ligament survives and the joint is not damaged
a sprain
what breaks first the bone or the ligament?
bone
ligaments are _____ structures of synovial articulations
accessory
a small fluid filled pocket of CT filled with synovial fluid form where a tendon or ligament rubs against other tissues
bursae
tendon sheaths
modified tubular shaped bursa that surround tendons crossing bony suraces like the wrist or ankle
what are 5 types of movements within a joint
gliding
angular
circumduction
rotation
plantes
linear motion similar to holding a pencil upright but allowing it to move across the surface
gliding
similar to holding apencil tip inposition, but allowing the shaft of the pencil to change angles relative to the surface
agular motion
a type of angular motion, where the tip remain stationary, while the shaft (held at an angle of less than ninety degrees) describes a circle
cicumductions
the tip of the shaft remains at the same point, but the shaft rotates on its longitudinal axis
rotation
what are three plans of movement
monaxila
biaxial
trixial
movement only along one axis
monaxial
movment along three axes that is a combination of angular movement and rotation
triaxial
what are 6 kinds of synovial joints
gliding (planar)
hinge
pivot
ellipsoidal (condyloid)
saddle
ball and socket
allow side to side and back and forth movement with a slight rotation
glidding or planar synovial joints
articulating surfaces are nearly flat and slide across one another
gliding or planar synovial joins
simplest type of joint movement
gliding or planar synovial joint
allow flexion and extension movements
hinge
angular motion in a plant allowed, like elbow and ankle
hinge synovial joint
allows rotation only
pipvot synovial joint
atlas and axis joint and prosimal radial ulnar joint
pivot synovial joints
allows flexion extension, ab adduction, and some circumduction possible but NOT ROTATION
ellipsoidal or condyloid
what are four examples of ellipsoidal or condyloid
altlanto occipital
radiocarpal
metacarpal-phalangeal
metatarsal-phalangeal
permits angular motion such as flexion and extention abduction adduction some circumduction but again NO ROTATION
saddle
what is the difference between saddle and condyloid
saddle is freer because the egg is rotated 90 degrees
example of a saddle joint
carpometcarpal joint of the pollex
what are articular faces shaped like?
saddle
flex extend, ab adduct, rotation and circumduction
ball and socket like shoulder and hip
what are the three separate joints of the knee
medial tibiofemoral
lateral tibiofemoral
patellofemoral (the intermediate joint)
thin capsule
prominent fat pads
menisci
articular capsule and joint cavity of the knee
describe the thin capsule of the knee
strenghtened by varios ligaments and tendons of the large thigh and leg muscless
what cusions joint margins, and assists bursae in reducing friction at the joint
prominent fat pads
what are the function of the menisci
act as cushions
conform to the articulatin gsurface shape as the femus changes position
provide lateral stability to the joint
what are the three supporting ligaments of the knnee
patellar ligament
poplitela ligaments
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
the tendons form the quadriceps pass over the anterior surface of the jont, with the patella embedded in the tendon. distally, the patellar ligament continues towards its insertion at the tibial tuberosity
patellar ligament
the patella is supported medial and laterally by 2 ligamentous bands, the patellar retinaculae
patellar ligament
these two ligaments extend between the head s of the tiba and fibula and reinforce the joint posteriorly
popliteal ligaments
PCL
posterior crusciate ligament
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
cruciate
latin for cross
limit the anterior posterior movemnt of the femur and maintain alignment of the tibial and femoral condyles
ACL PCL
what reinfoce the medial and lateral joint surfaces and only tighten when the knee is at full extension
tibial medial and fibular lateral collateral ligaments
locking
the entded position the ACL is taunt and the lateral neisscus james between the tibial and femur-- how ACL gets torn
how many skeletal muscles
600-700
how much body weight is muscle
40%
four functions of muscle
heat
movement
posture
guard entrances and exits
the stimulation of individual skeletal msucle fibers maintains a state of muscle contractionn called
tonus and is important in the movemnt of blood and lymph
what is the primary source of body heat
muscles
do muscles support the viscera
yes
what are the four basic characteristics of muslces
contractility
excitability
extensibility
elasticity
muscle responds to stimulation by contracting lengthwise this gtension can be harnessed by connective tissues
contractility
does extensibility mean how far the muscle can stretch?
no that it can go back to normal after being stretched
are muscles organs
yes!
is elasticity equal to tone
yes
the more stationary of proximal point of muscle attachement
anatomical origin
the more movable or distal point of muscle attachment
insertion
where on the muscle are cuscle fibers present
belly
a band of dense regular connective tissue that attaches a muscle tothe periosteum of a bone
tendon
where do tendons attach the muscle to
periosteum of bone
a muscle responsiblefor a specific movement the primary mvoing muscle
agaonist
a muscle that opposes the movement of theagonist
antagonist
a muslce that assists the action of the prime mover in performing its primary action
synergist
flattened sheet like tnedons
aponeurosis
effort fulcrum resistance
class I lever like the splenius capitus of occipital condyle
fulcrum effort resestance
class 3 like elbow
fucrum resistance effort
class 2 like gastrocneius and toes
the majority of body muscle fibers
fast twitch glycolytic fibers (types II or IIb)
how fast do fast twitch contract
0.01 sec or less and develop tensions 2 to 3 times as quickly as slow twitch
t or f fast twitch fibers can split atp more rapidly and er can complete mutliple contractile cycles more rapidly and are the largest in diatmet
true
what metabolism od fast twich rely on
anaerobic causing them to fatigue rapidly have large glycogen reserves and fewer mitochondria
rename glycolytic fibers
type Ii or IIb fast twitch
have a rich capillary network more mitochondria and myoglovin in greater reserves
slow twitch oxidative fibers type I
Type I musclesq
slow twitch
intermediate in size and contain some myoglobin
fast twich oxidative type IIa
is aerobic oxidative or glycolytic
oxidative
what type of metabolism do IIa rely on?
aerobic and anaerobic
what determines the percent of fast and slow
gentics by species and individuals
a single muscle cell
muscle fibre
each muscle ifber is surrounded by a cell membrane
sarcolemma
cytoplasm of a muscle cell
sarcoplasm
membrane complex similar to the endoplasmic reticulum
sacrcoplasmic reticulum
closely associate with the transverse tubules, role in controlling the contraction of individual myofibrils
sarcoplasmic reticulum
narrow tubes continuous with the sarcolemma and extend into the sarcoplasm at right angles to the cell's surface run perpendicualr to the sarcoplasmic reticulum and open to the otside of the cell by the sarcolemma
transverse tubules
form pasagewaysin into the muscle fiber to help stimulate and coordinate muscle contractions
t tubules
bundles of myofilaments
myofibrils
primarily actin and myosin are anchored at each end to the sarcolemma parallel cylindrical
myofibrils
how many myofibrils in the sarcoplasm
hundreds to thousands
10000 in each myofibril
sarcomere
covers the entire muscle and is continuous with the tendon
epimysium
a fibrous CT of varying thickness that covers muscle and attaches ems, urinary, and reporductive tractsto the skin
fascia
superficial bland secures the skin to underlying structures like buttocks and abdominal wall
fascia
what is an inward extension of superficial fascia which lacks adipose tissue and blends with the epimysium
deep fscia surrounds adjacent muscles forming functional compartmentalized groups
where is smooth muscle found
arteries, gi tract, respiratory syst
autonomic is vol or invol
involuntary like smooth muscles
what kind of muscle has long spinkle like cells with a single nucleus and lacking striations
smooth
how are cells grouped in smooth muscle
flattened sheets
what makes persitaltic waves
alternate waves of contraction of circular and longitudinal smooth muscle
what is the ratio of thin to thick in striated muscle
2:1
what is the ratio of thin to thick in smooth muscle
16:1
which is stretchier striated or smooth
smooth 2 and a half times
why type of juntions do smooth muscles have
gap juntions electrical synapses
why do smooth have gap junctions
eletrical synapse allows them to act as a single unit
certain cells stimulate others in mass
pacemake activity
some smooth muscles maintain pressure at most times like the esophageal and urinary bladder sphincters
tonic
smooth muscles that function to close off an organ and only reax to let material enter or leave the organ
tonic
circular and longitudinal smooth muscle found in the GI tract, ureters, uterine tubes, and ductus deferens
rhythemic
smooth muscle that contract in circular and longitudinal layers to produce perstaltic waves which propel the contents in one directions
rhythemic
have few if any gap junctions therefore cells must be stimulate individually by nerve fibers
mutli unit smooth muscle
where are multiunit smooth muscles
iris and ciliary body of the eye, male reproductive, uterus except for birth
PNS
cranial nerves
spinal nerves
ganglia
touch pain pressure vibration temp proprioception (sense of position of limbs)
somatic sensory
visceral sensory example
feeling a bloated stomach
basic structural unit of the nervous system
neuron
soma =
cell body
high metabolic activity of neurons
nucleolus
nissl bodies =
chromatophilic substance
example where you find bipolar neurons
retina of the eye
multipolar neurons
most common many dendrites SINGLE axon examples innervate muscle and glands
motor neurons =
efferent neurons
association neurons =
interneurons
phsically protect and help nurish neurons, capable of mitosis
glial cells
neurolemmocytes =
schwann cells glial cells of the PNS
functions (5) of the nervous system
orient body
coordinate body functions
assimilate experiences memory learning and experience
program instinctual behavior
personality thought sna daspirations
give example of instinctual behavior
baby able to suckle
CNS
brain
spinal column
PNS
cranial nerves
spinal nerves
conduct sensory impulses to the CNS with cell bodies located in the dorsal root ganglia
afferent
where are cell bodies of afferent cells rooted
dorsal root ganglia
sensory receptors wthin dkin bones muscles joints eyes and ears
somatic part of afferent
convey impulses from the visceral organs and blood vessels to the CNS for interpretation
afferent
tongue and smell in the nasal epithelium are waht kind of sensory of the afferent system
visceral
motor commands carried from the CNS to muscles and glands
efferent
impulses from the CNS travel and cause contraction of skeletal muscles
efferent somatic
where are efferent somatic nmmotor neuron cell bodies
spinal column
functional coponent of the nervous system originating in the CNA adn innervate cardiac muscles, glands, and smooth muscle within the visceral organs
atuonomic efferent
what tells glands to make saliva or digestive juices
autonomic efferent system
parts of a neuron (3)
soma
dendrites
axons
enlarge portion of the neuron that resembles other cells
cell body = soma
nucleus prominent
most of the cytoplasm
nissl bodies
microtubules

all make up
cell body soma
chromatophilic substances that are aggregates of fixed and free ribosomes. account for the gray color of areas that contain neuron cells bodies
nissl bodies
fliamentous strands of protein that appear to be involved in transporting material within the cell
microtubules
branched processes that extend from the cell body to receive stimuli and conuct impulses towards the cell body
dendrites
do dendrites increase surface area and provide contact points for other nuerons
yes called dendritic zones
nerve fibers =
axons
long cylindrical process that conducts impulses away from the cell body
axon
contain mitochondria microtubules and neurofibrils or cytoskeleton elements
axon
the cytoplasm of the axon contains neurofibrils neurotubules and numerous small vesicles, lysosomes, mitchondria, and various enzymes
axoplasm
portion of the cell membrane that covers the axon
axolemma
connects the initial segment of the axon to the soma
axon hillock
rich in neurofibrils in axon
axon hillock
side branches of the axon that extend a short distance from it for additional stimulation of additional cells or structures
collateral branches
rounded end where one neuron synapses with another
end bulbs or synaptic bulbs
a multilayered membrane sheath composed primarily of phospholipids nearly completely surrounds an axon
myelin and myelin sheaths
produced by oligodendrocytes or schwann cells (neurolemmocytes)
myelin and myelin sheaths
small juntions in sheaths of myelin produced by adjacent oligodendrocytes
nodes of ranvier
gated sodium and potassiumpumps are concentrated at the nodes and allows jump potential in myelinated zxon
nodes of ranvier
8 parts of the axon
axoplams
axolemma
axon nhillock
collateral branches
end bulbs/synaptic bulbs
synapse
myelin myelin sheaths
nodes of ranvier
most common type of nuerons
multipolar ex. motor neurons
example of multipolar
motor neurons
spindle shaped neuron that has a process at either end
bipolar
found chiefly in ganglia
unipolar
found only in the CNS and have no clues to distinuguish axon from dendrites
anaxonic
neurons that transmit impulses from sensory in skin or internal organs towards CNS
afferent
motor impulses that originate in the CNS and conducted toa muscle or gland
efferent
located between sensory and motos found within the CNS
interneurons or association neurons
where are neuroglial cells derived from
ectoder
name 4 important cells of the CNS
oligodendrocytes
astorcytes
microglia
ependymal cells
form myelin around neurons in the CNS
oligodendrocytes
tie clusters of neurons togehter and wrap neurons in the myelin
oligodendrocytes
help regulate the passage of molecules form the blood to the brain blood brain barrier
astocytes
** capillaries in bbb are not leaky like capillaries in other parts of the body
yay
** molecules must cross the vascular processes of the astorcytes which are highly selective and almost completely blanket the capillary walls
mmhmm
cells repsonsible for why parkinsons patients take L dopa
astroctyes dopamine wont pass BBB
about 5% of CNS cells that derive form the MESODERM and migrate through the CNS removing foreigna dn degernerated material
microglia
only cells in CNS not derived form ectoderm
microglia are from mesoderm
related to macrophages in CNS and are smaller than toher glial cells
microglia
cuboidal to columnar in shape and line the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord
ependymal clles
what specialized type of cell participate in the secretion of CSF
ependymal cells of the CNS
what are the two cells of the PNS
satellit and schwann cells
schwann cells =
neurolemmocytes
produce a covering around every peripheral axon whether it is myelinated or not
schwann cells
surround the neuron cell bodies in peripeheral ganglia and regulate the exchange of nutrients and waste products
satellite
help isolate the neuron from stimuli and other than those from the synapse in PNS
satellite in PNS
coverings of the nerve fibers in the PNS
endoneurium
perineurium
epineurium
each individual nerve fiber is enclosed in a connective tissue sheath
endoneurium
CT sehath that surrounds a group of fiers called a fasiculus PNS
perneurium
CT sehath that surrounds the entire nerve and contains small blood vessels and adipose cells
epineurium
Three membranous CT coverings aka
meninges
three membranous meninge coverings
dura
arachnoid
pia
outermost layer of dense CT that is in contact with bone
dura mater
layers of the cranila dura mater
periosteal layer
inner meningeal layers that floows brain contours
are the layers in the cranial dura mater fused
yes usually but are separate in certain regions froming the dural sinuses which collect blood and drain it into the internal jugular veins
collect blood and drain it into the internal jugular veins
dural sinuses of the dura mater of the meninges of the CNS
four locations of the cranial dura to form septa to partition the brain
falx cerebri
tentorium cerebelli
falx cerebelli
diaphragma sellae
separates R and L cerebral himspheres
falx cerebri
separates the cerebellum fro the cerebrum
tnetorium cerebelli
separates the R and L cerebellar hemishperes
falx cerebelli
forms the roof of the sella turcica
diphragma sellae
what is the spnal dura mater
dural sheath
delicate net like membrane in the middle layer of the meninges
arachnoid
tightly bound to the convolutions of the brain and spinal cord
pia mater
what kind of ct is pia mater
modified loose CT
lateral extensions of the pia along the spinal cord attach to the dura denticulate ligaments
think wet toilet paper
three spaces of the CNS to know
epidural
subdural
subarachnoid space
area around the dura mater where anesthesia can be fiven
epidural space
where does an epidural hemorrhage occur
between the periosteal and meningeal layers of the dura usually associated with severe head injury
epidural hemorrage 1% head injries and 100% mortality if untreated
eek
area between dura and aracnoid
subdural space CNS
2% of head injuries usually from small vein or dural sinus
subdural hemorrhage
located between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater contains CSF
subarachnoid space
how many ventricles are in the brain
4 spaces in the CNS as well as the central canal of the spinal cord
reduces impacts to brain by spreading force over larger area
CSF
produced from plasma by the choroid plexus: extensive vascular folds of the pia mater in the floor of the lateal ventricles and the roof of the third and fourth ventricles
CSF
how much CSF per day in mL
500-800
are capillaries ofthe choroid pelxus permeable or not
yes highly but the ependymal separate the capillaries from the CSF and produce the CSF by active transport and passive diffusion
is there a free interchange between the interstitial fluid of the brian and the CSF
yes
what is contained in csf
glucose urea WBC ions
bundles of myelinated zxons within the CNS; aggregations of dendrites and myelinated axons that form tracts within the CNS like cords of a computer
white matter
region of the CNS composed of nonmyelinated nerve tissue: usually nerve cell bodie snad dendrites of bundles of nonmyelinated zxons and neuroglia liek processing chips
gray matter
computer cords
white matter
processing chips
gray matter
collection of nerve fibers in the PNS
nerve
an aggregation of nerve cell bodies outsid eht eCNS
ganglion
an aggregation of nerve cell bodies inside the CNS
nucleus
a prominent fold or ridge of neural tissue on the surface of the cerebrum
gyrus
a groove on the surface of the cerebrum also used for bone and heart structures
sulcus
how many neurons
100 billion
what makes up the primary brain vesicles
prosencephalon
mesenchephalon
rhombencephalon
secondar brain
telencephalonn
diecephalon
mesencephalon
metencephalon
myelencephalon
when does secondary brain form
6 weeks
when doe primary brain form
3 weeks
telencephalon
cerebrum-- cortex, gray and white matter, and basal nuclei
diencephalon
thalamus, hypothalamus, eithalamus
mesencephalon
midbrain, brainstem
betencephalon
brain stem, pons, cerebellum
meyelencephalon
brain stem, medulla oblongata
where telencephalon
lateral ventricles
where diencephalon
third ventricle
where mesencephalon
cerebral aquaduct
where metencephalon
fourth ventricle
where myelencephalon
central canal
derived from the mesencephalon, metencephalon, and myelencephalon of the 6 week embryo
brain stem
connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain
medulla oblongata
survives from brain injury, see enlargement of the central canal superiorly where it becomes the 4th ventricle
medulla oblongata
all ascending and descending tracts must go through here
medulla oblongata
derived from the metencephalon
pons
extends from the medulla to the mesencephalon
pons
tracts from the midbrain to the cerebellum and spial cord and nuclei of cranial nerves are here
pons
the short section between the diencephalon and pons
midbrain
contains the mesencephalic aqueduct (aqueduct of sylvius) which connects 3 and 4 ventricles
midrain
ascending and descending nerve fiber layers massive tracts
midbrain cerebral peduncle
derived from the embryonal diencephalon
diencephalon
surrounds the 3rd ventricle
thalamus where sensory and motor pathways are
where are moto and sensory pathways
thalamus
link between neurological and endocrine systems
hypothalamus
what makes us victims of our hormones
hypothalamus
what are the 5 cerebral hemispheres
frontal lobes
parietal lobes
temporal lobes
occipital lobes
insula
area anterior to the central sulcus
frontal lobe
lobe from the central sulcus to the parieto occipital sulcus
parietal lobes
lobe the region inferior to the lateral sulcus
temporal lope
region posterior to the paieto occitial suclus
occipital lobe
are there hemispheres in the cerebellum
yes 2 divided into anterior and posterior lobe by the primary commissure
what divides the cerebellum into anterior and posterior lobes
primary commissure
what is the midline narrow band of the cortex of the cerebellum
vermis
what is the silver lining that separates the lateral ventirles
septum pellucidum
do the lateral ventricles directly communicate wiht each other
no
what is located in the lateral ventricles what foramen
interventricular
primary motor center
precentral gyrus
walls of the third ventricle
thalami
where is the third ventrical
between the thalami in the diencephalon
what does the cerebral aqueduct or mesencephalic aqueduct of the third ventricle connect
3 and 4 ventricles
what begins with the pons and cerebellum and exyends to the inferior portion of the medulla
fourth ventricle
what contains the lateral and medial apertures or foramina
fourth ventricle
** fluid exits the 4th ventricle to connect with the central canal of the spinal cord and also through 3 foramina to the subarachnoid space where it will be absorbed
confusing!
four important vessels that supply to the barin
common carotid arteries
intestinal carotid arteries
vertebral arteries
basilar artery
left common carotid branches directly from the blank
aorta
right common carotid is a branch of the blank
brachiocephalic artery
what can be palpated on either side of the trachea
common carotid arteries
what does the common carotid artery divide into
external and internal at the leven of the larynx
this artery divides into 3 branches opthalmic, anterior cerebral artery, and midlde cerebral artery and its sinus contains baroreceptors and chemoreceptors
intestinal carotid arteries
these arteries arise from the subclavian arteries at the base of the neck and pass superiorly through the transverse formaina of the cervical vertebrae, and enters the skull through tht e foramen magnum
vertebral arteries
what arteries unite to form the basilar arter
vertebral arteries
where are basilar arteries formed
at the level of the pons
what branches are in the basiclar arteries
inferior and superior cerebellar arteries .... basilar arteries terminates by forming two posterior cerebral arteries
artery that supplies the frontal and parietal lobes
anterior cerebral artery
artery that supplies the midbrain and the lateral surfaces of the cerebral hemishperes
middle cerebral artery
posterior cerebral artery
formed by the basilar artierors
a connection between branches of the anterior cerebral arteries and forms part of the circle of willis
anterior communicating artery
a connection between branches of the posterior cerebral arteries and the internal carotid arteries forms a part of the circle of willis
poster communicating artery
the interconnection between the internal caroti and basilar arteries, reducing chances for serious vascular interruption formed by the anterior and posterior communicating arteries
circle of willis
poorly defined, interconnected network of brain stem nuclei headquartered in the mesencephalon
reticular formation
where is the reticular formation
brain stem
what are the important nuclei of reticular formation
portions located in the spinal cord, medulla olblongata, pons, mesencephalon, parts of the thalamus and hypothal
function is somatic motor control, cardiovascular control, pain modulation, cortical alertness
reticular formation of the brain stem
adjust muscle tension to maintain balance and posture. relyas signals from the eyes and ears to the cerebellum to integrate motor coordination
reticulospinal tract of somatic motor control of the reticular formation of the brain stem
what controls vasomotr and cardiac centers
cardiovascular control of the reticular formation of the brain stem
define cortical alrtness
sleep and conscientiousness
stimulation of the ___ stimulates the entire cerebral corte
RAS reticular activating system
RAS
reticular activating system
ignoring inconsequential stimuli while remaining sensitive to others
habituation or the reticular formation of the brain stem
where do analgesic pathways block transmission of signals
reticular formation of the brain stem
respiratory rhythmicity centers of the reticular formation
set basic rate for respiratory movements
pyramids of the reticular formation
critical in motor system are on the anterior inferior surface of the medulla where the corticospinal fibers come close to the surface and the lateral tract fibers cross here
oval enlargement on lateral sides of the reticular formations relay info fromthe spinal cord, cerebral cortex, diencephalon, and brain stem to the cerebellar cortex
olives of the reticular formation
these important structures of the reticular formation simulates info and relay from spinal cord, cerebral cortex, diencephalon, and brain stem to the cerebellar cortex
olives of the reticular formation
where primary neurons from the lower extremities synapse with secondary neurons on their way to the thalamus
nucleus gracilisof the reticular formation
where primary neurons from the upper extremities synapse with secondary neurons ont ehir way to the thalamux
nucleus cuneatus of the reticular formation
cardiovascular and repiratory centers
autonomic nuclei reflex centers of the reticular formation
what cranial nerves don't go through the spinal cord
9-12
funciton of the pons
important connecting area
transverse myelinated fibers from the cortex to the cerebellum pass through the middle cerebellar peduncle
longitudinal fibers connect the midbrain to the medulla
what cranial nerves are important respiratory centers in the medulla
cranial nerves 5-8
what formation of the brain corresponds with cranial nerves 5-8
pons
function contains nuclei that process visual and auditory informationand generate refleive responses to these stimuli
midbrain or mesencephalon
rename midbrain
mesencephalon
a pair of cylindrical structures composed of ascending and descending fibers that connect the cerrebrum to other regions of the brain
cerebral peduncles of the midbrain
forms roof of the mesencephalon and contains the corpora quadrigeminna
tectum of the midbrain
rename corpora quadrigemina
epithalamus
where is the cerebral aqueduct
midbrain connects 3 and 4ventricles
nucleus in the midbrain in charge of involuntary motor commands
red nucleus
in the midbrain thought to inhibit forced involuntary movments and porduces dopamine
substantia nigra
what does the dopamine of the midbrian do
inhibits the excitatory motor neurons
what is the second largest structure of the brain
cerebellum smooth movement
primary functions are adjusting postural muscles of the body and programming and fine tuning voluntary and involuntary musclese by regulation pyramidal and extrapyramidal pathways
cerebellum
makes rapid automatic adjustments to maintain balane and equilibrium
cerebellum
central constricted area that separates the cerebellar hemispheres in the cerebellum
vermis
lie anterior and inferior to the cerebellar hemisphere important in the maintenance of blanace and eye movement control
flocculonodular lobes
have 2 lobes anterior and posterior divioded by the primary fissure and assist in planning execution and coordination of limb and trunk movements
cerebellum hemispheres
tracts that link the cerebellum with nucei in the mesencephalon, diencephalon,a nd cerebrum
superior cerebellar peduncle
tracts that cross the ventral surface of the pons and connect the cerebellar hemisphere with sensory and motor nuclei in the pons
middle cerebellar peduncle in the cerebellum
tracts that allow communication between the cerebellum and the nuclei in the medulla oblongata and carry ascneding and descending cerebellar tracts from the spinal cord
inferior cerebellar peduncle
located in the region of the telencephalon largest part of the brain
cortex
cortex counts for what % mass of the brian
80
what is the cortex domposed of
gray matter c
what does gray matter consist of
neuron cells bodies
fold and groves called convolutions characterize wwhat part of the brain
cortex
why are convolutions formed
developing cortex enlarges rapidly during fetal development, out of proportion to the underlying white matter
a deep grvooe that incompletely separates the cerebral hemispheres
fissure longitudinal fissure
what are the three major fibers of the cerebrum
assocation commisural and projection fibers
confied to each cerebral hemisphere and conduct impulses within the hemisphere
association fibers of the cerebrum
arcuate fibers are the shortest and arc from one gyrus to another making an arc
association fibers of the cerebrum
connect the frontal lobe to other lobes of the same cerebral hemisphere
longitudinal fasiculi of the association fibers of the cerebrum
connect the neurons and gyri between areas of similar structure and function in the two hemisheres
commisural fibers of the cerebrum
what kind of fiber is the corups callosum and anterior commissure
commisural fibers of the cerebrum
form the ascneding and descending tracts from the cerebrum to other parts of the brain: the midbrain, brainstem, cerebeelum, as well as the spinal corn in gross dissection called the internal capsule
projection fibers
specialized masses of gray matter located deep within the white matter of the cerebrum
basal nuclei
what helps you balance when you're not thinking about it
basal nuclei of the cerebrum
primary functions control unconscious movements of skeletal muscle and coordinates learned movement patterns and controls muscle tone important compoonents of the extrapyramidal system
basal nuclei of the cerebrum
he most superior of the nuclei and follows the curve of the lateral ventricle, they do not initaite movement but once it is underway they sdetermine pattern and rhythm
caudate nucleus of the cerebrum
putamen and globus pallidus adjusts muscle tone especially in the appendicular muscles for example when you pick up something the globus pallidus positions the shoulder and stabilizes the arm as you consciously move your forearm wrist and hand
lentiform nucleus
refers to the striped appearance of the nuclei and it encompasses the caudate nucleus and the lentiform nucleus
corpus striatum
includes hte nuclei and tracts along the border between the cerebrum and the diecephalon
the limbic system
what three basal nuclei are responsible for parkinsons
cuadate
lentiform
corpus
function establishment of emotional states and related behavioral drives
limbic system
what system is going when there is an angry mother bear
limbic system
what links the conscious functions of the cerebral cortex and the unconscious and autnomic functions of toher parts of the brain
limbic system
facilitates memory storage and retrieval memory by order
limbic system
important in central processing of olfactory information and includes components of the cerebrum diencephalon and the mesencephalon
limbic system
describe the structure of the limbic system
cingulate gyrus
hippocampus
amygdaloid nucleus
what resembles a sea horse and plays a role in learning and long term storage
hippocampus latin for sea horse
what are the three functional areas of the brain
motor sensory association
what area controls the voluntary motor functions
motor are
what area provides for conscious awareness of snesation
sensory area
what area integrates info and prposeful action
association area
located in the precentral gyrus of each frontal lobe and directs voluntary movements it allows control precise or skilled voluntary movements
primary motor cortex
if tremor is in the movement cerebrum or cerebellum
cerebellum
if tremor occurs when at rest cerebrum or cerebellum
cerebrum
just anterior to the precentral gyrus and is an association area for the primary motor cortex
premotor cortex
responsible for coordination of learned motor activities especially ofa repetitious or patterned nature also for planning movements like amoving hand around objects to grasp something that is hidden
premotor cortex
conttrols voluntary eye movemnts located partially i and anteror to the premotor cortex
frontal eye fields
lies anterior to the inforerior area of the premotor cortex... stimulates other areas in the frontal lobe and coordinates skeletal muscle movments in the laryn and pharynx
broca's speech area
does broca's know what to say or how to say it
how to say it
most complex brain area and has extensive communications with other cortical areas and the limbic system performs abstract funcitons such as predicintg consequences of future actions
prefrontal cortex
what part removes tension and anxiety when severed insane asylum style
prefrotnal cortex
contains the primary sensory cortex and receives somatic information from touch pressur pai teaste and temperature receptors
post centrla gyrus
identifies the part of the body that is stimulated like spatial discrimination
psot central gyrus
lies just anterior to the postcentral gyrus and integrates different sensory inputs including texture temperature and pressure to asemble an understanding of it
somatosensory
what are the areas of the frontal lobes
primary motor cortex
premotor cortex
frontal eye fields
broca's
prefrontal cortex
what are the parietal lobes areas
post central gyrus and somatosensory
what areas are in the temporal lobes
primary auditory cortex
auditory association area
located along the superior margin of the temporal lobe impulses from the ear are related to pith rhythm and loudness
primary auditory cortex
permits association of the sound stiumulus
auditory association area
a scream music thunder and memories of sounds are sotred here
auditory associaiton area
what areas are in the occipital lobes
primary visual cortex
visual associationn area
present on the extremem posterior tip of the occipital lobe but most of it is buried medially receives info from the retinas
primary visual cortex
surround the primary visual cortex and coveres much of the occipital lobe the area interprets visual stimuli, color form and movement and past experiences to compare and recongnize sights
visual association area
primary functions are to provide switching and relay centrers for sensory and motor pathways
thalamus
ascending sensory information from the spinal cord and cranial nerves except the olfactory are processed here before it is relayed to the cerebrum
thalamux
a relay station that coordinates the pyramidlal and extrapyramidal systems and constitutes about 4/5 of the diencephalon
thalamus
thalamus hypothal and epithal
diencephalon
enlargement between C3 and T2
cervical
nerves from this region serve the upper extremities
cervical
enlargement that lies between T9 and T12 serving the lower extremity
lumbar enlargement
since the embryonic spinal cord develops more slowly than the vertebral column
the nerves emerge from the spinal cord at a higher level
nerves that radiate tmerinally from the terminal end of the spinal cord at the level of L1
cauda equina
conus medullaris
terminal end of the spinal cord
fibrous strand of pia mater that extends inferiourly from the conus medullaris to the coccyx
filum terminae anchor the spinal cord in place
composed of nerve cell bodies, neuroglia, and interneurons
gray matter centrally located
contains somatic and visceral sensory nuclei
dorsal gray horns
contain neurons concerned with somatic motor control
ventral gray horns
are found in thoracic and superiios lumber segments contain viscereal motor neurons
lateral gray horns
continuous with the ventricels and contains CSF
central canal
transverse bar of the ray matter H and conects the paired horns
gray commissure
contains axons that cross from one side to the other before reaching a destination within the gray matter
gray commissure
how many gray commisures
two one anterior and one posterior to the central canal
consists of myelinated tracts of sensory and momtor neurons
white matter
white matter lateral to the anterior and posterior horns
lateral white columns funiculi
funiculi
lateral white columns
lie between the ventral gray horns connected by the ventral white commissure located o either side of the anterior median fissure
ventral white columns
sandwiched between the dorsal gray horns on either side of the posterior median sulcus
dorsal white columns
31 sets of spinal nerves nerve root numbers correlate with the vertebra immediately following them expect there are eight cervical nerve roots
ventral and dorsal spinal roots
each spinal segment is associated with a pair of ___ _____ ____ that contain the cell bodies of sensory neurons
dorsal root ganglia that contain the cell bodies of sensory neurons
each sinpal segment is associated with ventral roots which contain the axons of ___ ____ ____ ____ ____
somatic and visceral motor neurons
a spinal nerve is formed as the fibers from the posterior and anterior roots ____
converge
motor commands carried from the CNS to muscles and glands
efferent spinal tracts
what are the two types of efferent motor commands carried from the CNS to muscles and glands
somatic autonomic or visceral motor
impulses from the CNS travel throughthe somatic motor fibers and cause the contraction of skeletal muscles have their cell bodies in the spinal column
somatic
part of the autonomic nervous system- a functional component ofthe nervous system orginate in the CNS and innervate cardiac muscle, glands, and smooth muscle within the visceral organ
autonomic or viseral motor afferent DEscending spinal tracts
is efferent descendign or ascending
DEscending
the cell body is located in a motor nucleus of the spinal cord or brain stem. its axon extens to the effector muscle
lower motor neuron
the cell body lies in a CNS processing center. activity in the upper motor neuron can excite or inhibit the lower motor neuron
upper motor neuron
destruction or damage to the lower motor neuron produces a
flaccid paralysis
damage to an upper motor neuron resilts in
muscle rigidity, flaccidity, or uncontrolled contractions
how are the specific descending pathways grouped
according to place of origin as either corticospinal or extrapyramidal
corticospinal or pyramidal tracts go from where to where
cerebral cortex to lower motor neurons
where are the upper motor neuron cells bodies located
primary motor cortex
where do 85% of fibers decussate (cross)
in the pyramids of the medulla oblongata to form the lateral corticospinal tract
lateral corticospinal tract
pyramids of the medulla oblongata provide conscious control over limb muscles
is the lateral coritcspinal tract ascending or descending
de
15% of the fibers that do not cross until they are at the level of the ventral root where the fiber will exit
anterior corticospinal tract of the descending spinaltracts
what does anterior corticospinal do
provide conscious control over axial muscles
unconscious motor pathways in the descending spinal tracts
extrapyramidal
what are two extrapyramidal specific tracts
rubrospinal
medullary reticulospinal
red nucelus of the mexsencephalon receives extensive inputs from the cerebral nuclei, cerebellum, and the reitucal formation
talking about rubrospinal
relatively small but maintain subconsious motor control and motor tone. allows the cerebellum to coordinate movement cross at the mesencephalon
rubrospinal
major extrapyramidal tracts
medullary reitculospinal
orignate in the reticulr formation and subconsciously regulate reflex activity are uncrossed
medullary reiculospinal fot he descending spinal tracts
conduct sensory impulses to thee CNS snesory neurons have their cells bodies located in the dorsal root ganglia
afferent ascnding spinal tracts
sensory receptors within the skin boes muscles joints and eyes and ears
comatic sensory receptors of the afferent spinal tracts
convey impulses from visceral organs and blood vessels to the CNS for interpretation tongue and smell in the nasal epithelium are also visceral snesory
visceral sensory of the ascending spinal tracts
in the afferent spinal tracts these delvier the sensory information to the CNS
first order sensory neurons
where are the cell boies of the first order sensory neurons of the afferent tract
dorsal root ganglion
the interneuron that synapses with the first order neurons cell body in the spinal cord or brainstem
second order neurons
pathways ending in the cerebral cortex
thrid order neurons
2nd order neuron synapses on a 3rd order neuron in the _____
thalamus where it is carried to the appropriate sneosry area of the cerebrum
spinothalmic pathways begin as axons of first order neurons carrying course sensations of touch presure pain and temp
anterolateral pahtways
they enter the spinal cord and synpase in the posterior gray horns. the second order neurons cross to the contralateral side where they ascend
anterolateral pathways
medial lemniscus pathways that carry highly localized information
posterior column includes fasiculus gracilis and fasiculus cuneatus
carry the proprioceptive info concerning position of muscles tendons and joints to the cerebellum responsibel fro fine motor coordination
cerebellar pathways
first order neurons synapse on interneurons in the posterior horn. second order neurons cross at level of entry and ascend to the superior cerebellar peduncle and the cerebellar cortex
anterior spinocerebellar pathways
PRIMARY FUNCTION PROVIDES SWITCHING AND RELAY CENTERS FOR SENSORY AND MOTOR PATHWAYS
THALAMUS
ascending sensory info from the spinal cord and cranial nerves EXCEPT olfactory is processed here before it is relayed to the cerebrum
thalamux
relay station that coordinates the pyramidal and extrapyramidal systesm 4/5 of the diencephalon
thalamus
relays auditory info to the primary auditory cortex from the inner ear
medial eniculate nucleus
relay stations for the parietyal lobe and have an impact on emotional states and integration of sensory information
lateral geniculate nucleus
realy info between the cerebral cortex and basal nuclei
ventral nuclei
part of the limbic system associated with the thalamus nnuclei
anterior nuceli
forms floor of the third ventircle
hypothal
important functions include regulation of visceral activites, hormonal and emotional control and instinctual functions
hypothal
direct morot patterns associated with rage, pleasure pain and sexual arousal
control of involuntary somatic motor activities of the hypothal
control of autonomic function
hypothal
coordinate nervous and endocrine activites
hypothal
production of emotions and behavioral drives and coordination between voluntary and autonomic functions
hypthal
regulation of body temp water and electrolyte balance and circadian rhythms
hypothal
why your emotions can run your hormones and why your hormones can run your emotions
hypothal
control of autnomic function and coordinate of nervous and endocirine activites
hypothal
control of involunatry somatic motor activies like rage pleausre pain and sexual arousal
hypothal
production of emotions and behavioral drives and and coordination betwene voluntary and atuonomic functions
hypothal
regulation of body temp and water and electorlyte balance
hypothal
circadian rhythms
hypothal
secretes oxytoxin which stimulates smooth muscle contracitons in the uterus and mammary glands
paraventricular in hypothal
coordinated the day and night cycles in hypothal
suprachiasmatic
regulates body temp via autonomic centers in the the medulla
preoptic nuclei in hyptothal
releases hormones that control endorrine cells fo the anterior pituitary gland in hypthol
tuberal area
regulates water loos at the kidney by secreting ADH pee less in nthe hypothal
supraoptic
control feeding reflexes in the hypothal
mamillary bodies
control medullary nuclei that regulate heart rate and blood pressure in hypothal
autonomic centers
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olfactory
optic
oculomotor
trochlear
trigeminal
abducens
facial
vestibulocochlear
glossopharyngeal
vagus
accessory
hypoglossal
mnemonic for sensory motor or both in CN
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