Neuroanatomy — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: The primary auditory cortex is located in which region of the brain?

Answer: temporal lobe

Flashcard 52: The primary motor cortex is located in which region of the brain?

Answer: posterior frontal lobe

Flashcard 53: The primary sensory cortex is located in which region of the brain?

Answer: anterior parietal lobe

Flashcard 54: The secondary motor cortex (premotor cortex) is located in which region of the brain?

Answer: just anterior to primary motor cortex in frontal lobe

Flashcard 55: cingulate (subfalcine) herniation

Answer: frontal lobe herniates under falx cerebri

Flashcard 56: central (downward transtentorial) herniation

Answer: diencephalon herniates downward through tentorium cerebelli

Flashcard 57: uncal herniation

Answer: temporal lobe herniates downward through tentorium cerebelli

Flashcard 58: tonsillar herniation

Answer: cerebellar tonsils herniate through foramen magnum

Flashcard 59: dorsal column - medial lemniscus (DCML)

Answer: position, vibration (pressure, touch)

Extra: caudal medullaNumber 1&2

Flashcard 60: lateral spinothalamic tract (STT)

Answer: pain, temperature

Extra: immediately upon entering spinal cord Number 11