04 Organization of the Nervous System part III Brainstem and SC

Which parts of the brain makes up the brainstem?

Which 3 functions does the brainstem conduct?

Key function of medulla

Key function of pons and midbrain

Principal functions of the cerebellum:

The diencephalon consists of _______ and ______.

The hypothalamus controls _________ release in the ______ gland and overall function of the _________ system.

What are the four landmarks in the dorsal brainstem?

Lable the picture. [insert numbered picture of ventral brainstem here]

Lable the picture. [insert numbered picture of dorsal brainstem here]

Four key structures in the ventral brainstem.

Pyramids are the location for the axons of ___________.

Neurons in the _____ and ______ are major sources of afferent information to the cerebellum.

The central core of the brainstem contains neurons that regulate _______.

Lable the picture [ insert cross-sections of medulla]

At the spinal-medullary junction, the most prominent feature is the ____________. It is where the _____ decussates. It results in one side of the brain controlling the opposite side of the body.

Dorsal column nuclei relates ______ sensation to ________.

The landmarks of dorsal midmedulla are _____________ and __________.

The floor of the 4th ventricle includes:

The roof of 4th ventricle is formed by

Neurons in the pontine nuclei transmitt information from _____ to _________.

Three parts of the midbrain from dorsal to ventral

tegmentum + basis pedunculi =

In the tectum there are 4 key landmarks called _________

Superior colliculi control _________ movement while inferior colliculi are important in _______

The __________ is found at the border of tegmentum and tectum. It is surrounded by __________ which is important in pain suppression.