Brain and Neuroanatomy — Flashcards

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

The output pathways of spinocerebellum consist of 1. to the _____ via the fastigial nucleus (vermis)2. to the brainstem via the nucleus interpositus(globose+emboliform)  (lateral parts)

In _____, primary CNS tumors are usually supra-tentorial

Unilateral inattention and neglect occurs due to damage to the _____ of the representational hemisphere

_____ are focal pouches of arachnoid mater and subarachnoid space protruding through the walls of dural venous sinuses.

Relations of the Thalamus:The posterior end is expanded to form the _____, which overhangs above the superior colliculus.

Axons of cells in the cochlear nuclei _____-laterally innervate the superior olivary nuclei in the pons

Contralateral homonymous hemianopia is a visual deficit associated most commonly with an _____ or with a(n) lateral geniculate body lesion

_____ spinocerebellar tract enters the cerebellum through the superior cerebellar peduncle

The _____ nucleus receives information about pain and temperature from the ipsilateral face