Identify the following numbers. Write the function next to it
Structure
Function
1:
Entrance to lateral ventricle
Makes/Contains CSF
2:
Fornix
Part of Limbic system (emotional brain)
3:
Corpus callosum
White matter that connects two hemispheres
4:
Pineal Gland
Part of epithalamus : maintains circadian rhythm
5:
Superior colliculus
part of Corpora quadrigimina: visual reflex center
6:
Inferior colliculus
part of Corpora quadrigimina: auditory reflex center
7:
posterior side of occipital lobe
Brian cortex area where vision is directed to
8:
Arbor vitae of cerebellum
White matter of cerebellum (communication highway)
9:
Cerebellum
Coordinates voluntary movements
10 :
Medulla oblongata
Part of brain stem : Controls autonomic functions
such as breathing, digestion, heart and blood
vessel function
11-12 : 4th ventricle
makes/contains CSF
13 :
Pons
Part of brainstem: contains nuclei that deal with
breathing, equilibrium, taste, eye movement,…
14 :
Pituitary gland
Major endocrine gland with vital hormones
15 :
Mammillary body
Important in relaying smell into limbic system/forming
and recalling memories
16:
Midbrain
Part of brain stem : contains corpora quadrigemina,
cerebral aquaduct and other important nuclei that control
basal nuclei and feed info to cerebellum
17 :
Thalamus
18:
Optic chiasma
Major part of diencephalon:
relay/connection area for ascending nerves
Where optical nerves cross over
19:
Olfactory bulb
Major area where smell receptors neurons
synapse with the olfactory nerve
The following structures are not labelled, but can you find it ?
Hypothalamus ? …..
Spinal Cord ? ……
Cerebral aqueduct ? …..
Find a gyrus/ sulcus !?
What is the infundibulum ?
What is the septum pellucidum ?
What is the choroid plexus and where would you find it ?
Of the 3 meninges, which one would be present on this sheep brain ?