Diencephalon, Brainstem, Cerebellum, Cranial Nerves, and Punchlist

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Diencephalon

Sensory relay center, controls autonomic functions, linked with limbic system

<p>Sensory relay center, controls autonomic functions, linked with limbic system</p>
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Epithalamus

Plays role in pain and reward processing, contains pineal gland

<p>Plays role in pain and reward processing, contains pineal gland</p>
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Pineal gland

Releases melatonin to maintain circadian rhythm

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Thalamus

Sensory and motor relay center between brainstem and cerebral cortex, critical for consciousness, sleep and alertness

<p>Sensory and motor relay center between brainstem and cerebral cortex, critical for consciousness, sleep and alertness</p>
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Fornix

Separates thalamus from lateral ventricle, associated with limbic system

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Hypothalamus

Regulates homeostasis through controlling autonomic function

<p>Regulates homeostasis through controlling autonomic function</p>
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Subthalamus

Associated with basal ganglia, involved in motor control

<p>Associated with basal ganglia, involved in motor control</p>
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Basal Ganglia

Deep brain nuclei in cerebral hemispheres and surrounding thalamus; essential for motor control, cognition, emotion, and motivation

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Limbic System

Structures that regulate behaviors such as memory, emotions, homeostatic functions, and motivational states

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PCA, ACA, posterior communicating

Blood supply of diencephalon

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Brain Stem

Conduit for tracts ascending/descending through CNS, house cranial nerves, location of reflex centers related to vital functions

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Mid Brain

Cerebral aqueduct, associated with CN III and IV

<p>Cerebral aqueduct, associated with CN III and IV</p>
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Pons

A brain structure that relays information from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain, associated with CN V

<p>A brain structure that relays information from the cerebellum to the rest of the brain, associated with CN V</p>
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Medulla Oblongata

Part of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion, associated with CN IX, X, and XII

<p>Part of the brainstem that controls vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion, associated with CN IX, X, and XII</p>
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PCA, Basilar (superior cerebellar a.)

Blood Supply of Midbrain

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Basilar (specifically the AICA and the superior cerebellar arteries)

Blood supply of Pons

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Vertebral (Anterior and Posterior Spinal A, and PICA)

Blood supply of Medulla Oblongata

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Vermis

Connects hemispheres of cerebellum

<p>Connects hemispheres of cerebellum</p>
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Cerebellum

Plays role in maintaining balance, coordination, and postural control

<p>Plays role in maintaining balance, coordination, and postural control</p>
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PICA, AICA, Superior Cerebellar

Blood supply of cerebellum

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Junction of Pons and Medulla

Associated with CN 6-8

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CN III, CN IV, CN VI (oculomotor, trochlear, abducent)

CN associated with Ocular palsies

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Cervical Vertebra

C1-C7

<p>C1-C7</p>
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Thoracic Vertebra

T1-T12

<p>T1-T12</p>
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Lumbar Vertebra

L1-L5

<p>L1-L5</p>
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Sacrum

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Coccyx

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Vertebral Body

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Pedicle

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Lamina

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Transverse process

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Spinous process

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Vertebral Foramen

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