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CNS test

Terms in this set (66)

What are the four major regions of the brain?
Cerebrum, diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum
Where is the cerebrum located?
Superior (largest)
What is a gyrus (convolution)?
Elevated ridge or "fold"
What is a sulcus?
Shallow groove
What is a fissure?
Deep groove
What are the four lobes of the cerebrum?
Frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital
What is the cerebral cortex?
Outermost gray matter (cell bodies)
What is the corpus callosum?
Connects the cerebral hemispheres (fiber tract)
Where is the diencephalon located?
On the brain stem enclosed by cerebrum (interbrain)
Describe the function of the thalamus
Relay station
Describe the function of the hypothalamus
Contrails the ANS, hormones, body temperature, emotions, hunger, thirst, sleep
Where is the brain stem located?
Inferior continuation of the spinal cord
What are the three parts to the brain stem?
Midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
What is the cerebral aqueduct?
Connects 3rd & 4th ventricles
What are the cerebral peduncles?
Tracts that connect the brain and spinal cord
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