Brain and Central Nervous System notes
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This GoConqr page gathers a small set of community-made notes on the brain and central nervous system, from spinal tracts to the cerebellum and cranial nerves. The university-level resources help students practice identifying structures and their functions, and give teachers material for the same topics. Choose a note to begin.
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Ascending & Descending spinal tracts General characteristics of NS pathways CNS uses pathways to communicate with peripheral structures Conduct either sensory or motor information WM of brainstem + SC Use cranial & s...
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Study notes Chapter 12: Central Nervous System (CNS) - High-Yield Notes 1. Functions to Know These are the key functions of major brain and spinal cord structures that are likely to be tested: Cerebral Hemispheres: Fron...
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Chapter 12 I. Central Nervous System A. development 1. neural plate · ridge in middle of ectoderm 2. neural tube · hollow · becomes CNS 3. neural crest · give rise to PNS 4. swellings in neural tube and what they become a.) prim...
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Cerebellum General features of the cerebellum 'the small brain' accounts for approx. 10% brain volume, but contains over 50% of brain's neurons Functions of the cerebellum
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S01 - Topography of the Major Features of the Brain and Spinal Cord - created from Mind Map Recognise the major features of the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord as seen externally and in coronal and transverse sections and summarise the major functions of these areas Lobes Brainstem Midbrain Limbic Syste...
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Chapter 13 The Cerebellum: The Automatic processing center that monitors proprioceptive, visual, tactile, balance, and auditory sensationsTwo primary Functions:---Adjusting the postural muscles of the body---Programming and fine...
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Brainstem & Spinal Cord - created from Mind Map Midbrain Pons Medulla
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Cranial Nerve Review Cranial Nerves - attached to the brainstem at the cranial nerve nuclei -know origin and function Oh, Oh, Oh, To Touch And Feel A Glorious Virgin, Ah Heaven Some Say Marylin Monroe, But My Brother Says Bridget Bar...
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Brainstem What is the brainstem? i) Parts of brainstem ii) Location
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Diencephalon Diencephalon development Diencephalon components i) 3rd ventricle
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Spinal Cord Anatomy and Functions Spine regions: - Cervical (C1-C7) - Thoracic (T1-T12) - Lumbar (L1-L5) - Sacral (S1-S5 fused) * Intervertebral discs separate vertebrae which are thick, tough cartilage that help with movement Anulus fibrosus: fibroca...
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CSF FLOW - created from Mind Map Lateral ventricles Foreman of monro Third Ventricle
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Clinical Correlations Back and Spinal CordHerniated disc and sciaticaScoliosis/Lordosis/KyphosisSpinal Tap (lumbar puncture)Herpes zoster (shingles)Spinal cord injury (paraplegia, quadriplegia)Spinal vs. epidural anesthesiaamyotrophic late...
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Supranuclear centers that control eye movements
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These notes take several approaches to the unit. Study notes introduces functions of major brain and spinal cord structures, while the notes on brain and spinal cord topography describe features seen externally and in sections. Other notes focus on areas such as the cerebellum, diencephalon and brainstem.
How to use the notes
Start with Study notes for an overview of structures and functions. Then use Cerebellum to focus on surface anatomy and divisions, or Cranial Nerve Review to practice recalling nerve origins and functions.
Read a short section, cover it and try to recall the structures and functions it describes. Return to the note to check what you missed. If you want a visual layout, switch to a mind map on the unit page; when you are ready to check your recall, try a quiz there. Pick a note and work through it at your own pace.
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Which note is a good place to start?
Start with Study notes for an overview of the functions of major brain and spinal cord structures. If you want to focus on a particular area afterward, Cerebellum covers its general features and surface anatomy, while Brainstem covers its parts and blood supply.
What do these notes cover?
The collection includes notes on spinal tracts, brain and spinal cord topography, the cerebellum, the diencephalon and the brainstem. Cranial Nerve Review covers nerve origins and functions, while Clinical Correlations brings together topics related to the back and spinal cord.
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