Cross Sectional Anatomy - Brain 2
Across
- 2. This nerve wanders inferiorly from the brainstem to the splenic flexure in the abdomen.
- 5. Large oval shaped expansion of the midbrain.
- 9. The cerebral hemispheres are connected by this midline structure.
- 14. These cerebellar peduncles attach to the medulla oblongata.
- 16. Relatively small mass of tissue packed with motor and sensory nuclei, and is vital for normal brain function.
- 18. Almond shaped mass of gray matter.
- 19. Endocrine gland located in the sella turcica.
- 20. Number of cranial nerves.
- 21. The Internal Carotid Arteries provide this type of circulation in the brain...
- 23. Major components of this are the Thalamus and Hypothalamus.
- 24. The Circle of Willis functions as what type of blood flow in the event of blockages?
- 25. Endocrine structure/gland that secretes melatonin.
- 26. Located posterior to the cerebral aqueduct that makes up the roof or dorsal surface of the midbrain.
- 28. This forms the floor of the 3rd ventricle and is located below the thalamus just posterior to the optic chiasm.
- 29. Largest of the cranial nerves.
- 30. This serves as a relay station to and from the cerebral cortex for all sensory stimuli, excluding the olfactory nerves.
Down
- 1. These cerebellar peduncles serve as attachments to the pons.
- 3. These cerebellar peduncles connect the cerebellum to the midbrain.
- 4. Veins of the brain do not have these...
- 6. Smallest portion of the brainstem, also known as the Mesencephalon.
- 7. Collection of nuclei deep within the center of each cerebellar hemisphere. (2 words)
- 8. Rounded oval prominence located on each lateral surface of the medulla oblongata.
- 10. This Gyrus is considered the brain's emotional control center.
- 11. Damage to this may result in loss of memory.
- 12. This segment of the anterior cerebral artery courses superiorly toward the rostrum of the corpus callosum.
- 13. These sinuses are located on each side of the sella turcica and body of the sphenoid bone.
- 15. Most frequently identified limbic tract that serves to integrate the hippocampus with other functional areas of the brain.
- 17. Two small rounded bodies in the floor of the posterior hypothalamus responsible for memory and motivation.
- 22. Coordination center for motor functions, meaning little brain.
- 27. The red nucleus is located here, at the level of the superior colliculi.