Cross Sectional Anatomy - Brain 2

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.

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.