Cerebrum and its structures
Divisions that separates the surfaces of the brain
Sulci/Sulcus
Which brodmann area is knows as the primary somatosensory cortex?
B.A. 3,1,2
deficit in attention paid to one side of the visual field, usually the side that is contralateral to the damage
Contralateral Neglect
Largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
This BA is responsible for the voluntary movement of the eye
True or False: A patient with a CVD infarct of the (R) MCA presents with unilateral weakness on the (R) side.
False
The motor homunculus is a representation of the body in the primary motor cortex. Which body part has the largest representation on the motor homunculus?
Face
BA for the Perception of sound; located here is the heschl's gyrus
Area 41, 42: Primary Auditory Area
it is a type of language dysfunction that can involve reduced comprehension or expression of words, as well as the nonverbal equivalents of words. It may also simply involve difficulty with language fluency.
Wernicke's aphasia
Serves as the central hub – relays and integrates motor and sensory impulses
Thalamus
Coordinates and sequences muscles to produce words
Area 44, 45: Broca’s Area
A motorcycle rider cruising along the highway was involved in a MVA, the pt. hit is head on the pavement. Upon initial evaluation, the wife reported that the pt. has change of behavior after regaining consciousness. Which lobe of the Brain did the pt. suffer a lesion on?
Frontal Lobe
Which of the following is NOT a typical hemispheric specialization in the human brain?
a. Left hemisphere: language processing and analytical thinking
b. Right hemisphere: spatial processing and emotional expression
c. Left hemisphere: motor control of the right side of the body
d. Right hemisphere: control of fine motor movements
d. Right hemisphere: control of fine motor movements
Give the 4 symptoms of Gerstmann Syndrome
2. Finger agnosia
3. Agraphia
4. Alcalculia
A 25-year-old woman, Maria, was involved in a car accident. Following the accident, she experienced difficulty understanding and following motor instructions such as transfers and feeding herself, as well as problems with her right-side motor function. She was able to understand simple commands but struggled to perform it. Physical examination revealed weakness and decreased sensation in her right arm and leg.
What condition is being described that maria have?
a. Dyssynergia
b. Apraxia
c. Hypotonia
d. Hypomobility
B.