Brain and Neuroanatomy — Flashcards

The primary visual (striate) cortex is divided into _____ (superior) and lingual (inferior) gyri via the calcarine fissure

Lesions to the somatosensory association cortex in the _____dominant hemisphere result in astereognosia, which is the inability to recognize objects by touch

Phylogenetically, the oldest part of the cerebellum is _____ and it is concerned with fastigial nucleus

At the level of superior collicus:_____ tegmental decussation is due to the tectospinal tract

_____cellular pathway originates from layers 1 and 2 of the lateral geniculate body

_____ branch of the vagus (cranial nerve X) is called Arnolds nerve.

_____ cells are interneurons in the retina that transmit signals from rod bipolar cells to ganglionic cells

Cranial nerve _____ is responsible for accommodation via innervation of ciliary muscle

During the _____ week of the development, the Blake's pouch perforates to form Foramen Magendie

Rules of 4: Lesions in the brain stem that affect the _____ result in contra-lateral alteration of pain and temperature in the arm and leg