231L Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves
Name __________________
External Human Brain Structures (Fig 19.2 & 19.3):
Know to Name:
 Cerebral Hemispheres
 Cerebral Cortex (Gray
Matter)
 Longitudinal Fissure
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Optic Nerve
 Gyri
 Optic Chiasma
 Sulci
 Olfactory Bulbs
 Cerebellum
Know Name and Function:
 Frontal Lobe
 Parietal Lobe
 Occipital Lobe
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Pons
Medulla Oblongata
Spinal Chord
Temporal Lobe
Meninges (Pia and Dura Mater)
Human Brain Structures in Midsagittal Section (Fig 19.4):
Know to Name:
 Optic Chiasma
 Fornix
 Pons
 lobes of brain
 Medulla Oblongata
 Pituitary Gland
 Cerebellum
 Thalamus
 Pineal Gland
 Hypothalamus
Know Name and Function:
 Corpus Callosum
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Choroid Plexus
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Spinal Chord
Cerebral Aqueduct
Septum Pellucidum
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Sheep Brain Dissection
Know to Name:
 Dura & Pia Mater
 longitudinal fissure
 cerebral hemispheres
 gyri & sulci
 frontal lobe
 cerebellum
 parietal lobe
 cerebral cortex (Gray
Matter)
 occipital lobe
 optic nerve
 temporal lobe
Try to find some of the sheep cranial nerves using Fig. 19.11
Ventricles (Lateral,3rd, 4th)
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optic chiasma
pons
medulla oblongata
spinal chord
corpus callosum
Cranial Nerves:
 Know a function for each of the 12 cranial nerves. Don’t memorize their order.
Additional Information:
 Be able to distinguish between the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.
 Know the difference between gray matter and white matter.
 Know the functions of cerebrospinal fluid.
 Be familiar with the following conditions: meningitis, hydrocephalus, and concussions
Recommended Homework: Pg. 601-602 (299-300 new) #1, 2, 4, 5
Pg. 606 (304) #16