Brain

I. Complete the following statements by writing the proper word or phrase on the
corresponding blanks.
 KEYWORDS: basal ganglia (corpus striatum)|gyrus} neuron cell bodies| association tract
projection| surface area| myelinated fibers

A(n) ______ is an elevated ridge of cerebral tissue. The convolutions seen in the cerebrum are important
because they increase the ______. Gray matter is composed of ______. White matter is composed of
______. A fiber tract that provides for communication between different parts of the same cerebral
hemisphere is called a(n) ______, whereas one that carries impulses from the cerebrum to lower CNS
areas is called a(n) ______ tract. The lentiform nucleus along with the caudate nuclei are collectively
called the ____7 __.

II. Identification. Identify the lateral view of the human brain.

KEYWORDS: 1.frontal lobe 2. parietal lobe 3. temporal lobe 4. precentral gyrus 5. parieto-occipital
sulcus 6. postcentral gyrus 7. lateral sulcus 10. medulla 8. central sulcus 11. occipital lobe 9.
cerebellum 12. pons
 III. Cranial Nerves

Using the terms below, correctly identify all structures indicated by leader lines on the diagram.

Keywords:
 IV. Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Match each anatomical term in the key to the descriptions given below.
a. cauda equina b. conus medullaris c. filum terminale d. foramen
magnum

1. most superior boundary of the spinal cord

2. meningeal extension beyond the spinal cord terminus

3. spinal cord terminus

4. collection of spinal nerves traveling in the vertebral canal below the terminus of the
spinal cord
Choose the proper answer from the following key to respond to the descriptions relating to spinal cord anatomy.
a.sensory b. motor c. both sensory and motor d. interneurons

1. neuron type found in dorsal horn

2. neuron type found in ventral horn

3. neuron type in dorsal root ganglion

4 .fiber type in ventral root

5. fiber type in dorsal root

6. fiber type in spinal nerve

V. ANS (Sympathetic /Parasympathetic)

Which of the following condition are caused by Sympathetic and Parasympathetic. Check all
that apply.
Sympathetic Condition Parasympathetic

Secretes norepinephrine; adrenergic fibers

Secretes acetylcholine; cholinergic fibers

Long preganglionic axon; short postganglionic axon

Short preganglionic axon; long postganglionic axon

Arises from cranial and sacral nerves

Arises from spinal nerves T1 through L3

Normally in control

“Fight-or-flight” system

Has more specific control (Look it up!)