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The __ artery is responsible for carrying blood to the brain
Carotid
What is hole in bottom of skull
Foramen magnum
There are ___ cranial nerves, and ___ spinal nerves
Cranial nerves: 12
Spinal nerves: 31
Which part of the brain controls movement, balance, and equilibrium?
Cerebellum
What is the function of Cranial Nerve VII?
Facial expressions, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and the secretion of saliva and tears
What structure is a part of the posterior triangle and acts as an accessory muscle of respiration?
Scalene
List three main functions of the spinal cord
Sends information to and from the brain
Areas along the spinal cord and out the periphery.
Movement, body reflexes.
Which is the function/purpose of the thalamus and hypothalamus?
Thalamus: relay station for sensory impulses and contributes to motor function
Hypothalamus: controls many body activities and regulates homeostasis
List six regions of the brain
Cerebrum, pons, medulla, diencephalon
What is CN V responsible for?
Facial sensation and mastication
Name three structures found in the larynx
Single cartilages: thyroid, epiglottis, and cricoid
Paired cartilages: arytenoid, cuneiform, and corniculate
Which muscle originates in the maxilla zygomatic arch and inserts at the ramus of the mandible?
Masseter
Which is deep to the common carotid artery and internal jugular vein within the carotid sheath?
The Vegas
Which of the following separates the cerebral hemispheres- right and left?
Longitudinal fissure? Sulcus?
What is the name and function of CN IX?
The glossopharyngeal nerve taste on the posterior one-third of the tongue, swallowing, and monitoring blood pressure and chemical composition of blood
What muscle is responsible for compressing abdominal contents?
Transverse Abdominus
List and describe all four terms of laterality with an example
Unilateral: one side of the body;
Bilateral: both sides of the body; right arm, left arm
Ipsilateral: same side of the body; right arm, right leg
Contralateral: opposite side of the body; right arm, left leg
Which structures form the most superficial face and neck muscles and are located inferior to the risorius muscle?
Platysma muscle
Which meninge is tightly adhered to the brain and spinal cord?
Pia mater
What is CN X responsible for?
Sensory and motor functions, including heart rate, digestion, and vocalization
The spinal cord begins at the __, runs through the ___, and ends at the ___ by forming the ____
The spinal cord begins at the foramen magnum, runs through the vertebral foramen, and ends at the L2 vertebrae level by forming the conus medullaris
Who's the best person ever?
It's you, superstar
Which of the following triangles contains the external jugular, phrenic nerve, spinal nerve, and subclavian artery?
Poster triangle
What is the cerebrum responsible for?
Controls higher mental functions; processes sensory information and helps in decision-making.
What is the name of CN XII and what is its function?
The hypoglossal nerve is responsible for tongue movements involved in speech and swallowing