Brain and Neuroanatomy — Flashcards

The 1st-order neuron of the hypothalamospinal tract arises from the hypothalamus and synapses in the _____ horn of the spinal cord at the level of T1

The _____ nucleus is the portion of the medial longitudinal fasciculus responsible for vertical gaze

The dentate nucleus sends axons that decussate in the _____ and then synapse in the contralateral ventral lateral (VL) nucleus of the thalamus

The afferent pathways of basal ganglia consist of _____ and thalamostriatal pathways

The CSF in the 4th ventricle may enter the _____ via the lateral foramina (2) of Luschka

_____ layer of Dura mater is actually the periosteum of the skull bones.

Branches of Mandibular nerve:_____ and lingual nerve of the posterior division are the sensory branches

Rules of 4: Lesions in the brain stem that affect the _____ result in ipsi-lateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia

Chorda tympani joins the _____ nerve & relays in submandibular ganglion

In addition to CNs, the cavernous sinus also contains portions of the _____ artery and hypothalamospinal tract fibers en route to the orbit