Brainstem Anatomy — Flashcards

Brainstem Anatomy — Flashcards

Brainstem Anatomy — Flashcards
#1

Axons from the _____ are the fourth-order neurons in the visual pathway.

#2

The _____ component of CN III is located peripherally (centrally or peripherally)

#3

What is the largest branch of the vertebral artery?_____

#4

Special Somatic Afferent: Cranial Nerves _____

#5

Which artery supplies the facial nerve in the geniculate ganglion region?_____

#6

The brainstem center for the vertical gaze is in _____ in midbrain, above oculomotor nuclei.

#7

One component of the basal ganglia is the _____, which is located in the rostral midbrain

#8

Course of 3rd Nerve:2: Passes to the _____ cranial fossa along the lateral dural wall of the cavernous sinus and divides into superior and inferior in its anterior part

#9

Rules of 4: There are four _____ structures that start with 'M'1. Motor pathway (corticospinal tract)2. Medial lemniscus 3. Medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF) 4. Motor nuclei/nerves (CN III, IV, VI, XII)

#10

_____ and SVA columns of cranial nerve nuclei recieve afferent fibres from the tongue

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