Brain
Name the 3 parts of the brain stem.
The brain stem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
What is a plexus?
a network formed by multiple spinal nerves and veins
Describe sciatica.
Sciatica is a form of neuritis that affects the sciatic nerve.
Function of Olfactory
Sense of smell
Where is the subarachnoid space?
The subarachnoid space is found below the arachnoid mater and above the pia mater.
The sciatic nerve is part of which plexus?
Sacral
Which nerve does carpal tunnel syndrome affect?
Carpal tunnel syndrome involves pressure on the median nerve.
Function of phrenic nerve
Stimulates the diaphragm
In which area does speech comprehension occur?
Wernicke (which is in the temporal lobe)
Identify three nerves of the brachial plexus
Radial, Median, Ulnar, Axillary
Define meningitis
An inflammation of the linings of the brain
Which group of muscles is innervated by the radial nerve?
Extensor carpi
Primary function of the parietal lobe
receives & interprets messages from pain, touch, heat, and cold receptors
Identify the four spinal plexuses in inferior to superior order
sacral, lumbar, brachial, cervical
Identify one symptom and one treatment for Parkinson's disease
shuffling gait, tremors, pill-rolling, and muscular rigidity
L Dopa (Levadopa)
Identify two nerves that innervate eye muscles and describe the function of each
Oculomotor (opening eye), Trochlear (looking down), Abducens (abducting)
Identify two specific functions performed by the hypothalamus.
Autonomic nervous control, Cardiovascular control, Temperature control, Appetite control, Water balance
Which plexus does the femoral nerve belong to and which muscles are stimulated by this nerve?
Lumbar. Quadriceps femoris group (VL, VM, VI, RF)
Describe the pathology of MS
autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disease of CNS in which immune cells attack the myelin sheath of nerve cell axons (destruction delays or completely blocks the transmission of nerve impulses)
Two functions of the vagus nerve
Sensation of stomach, larynx, liver, slows down HR, movement of organs in thoracic and abdominal cavities