practical 3

dura mater

arachnoid mater

pia mater

superior sagittal sinus

subdural space

subarachnoid space

function of the meninges (maters)

layers that protect the brain by acting as shock absorbs

meningitis

inflammation of the meninges of the brain and/or spinal cord

function of superior sagittal sinus

carries waste and fluids through veins—draining into the internal jugular vein

function of subdural space

“artificial/potential space” exists only under pathological conditions

function of subarachnoid space

cushions, supplies nutrients, and removes waste

function of choroid plexus

produces CSF

Frontal lobe

parietal lobe

Occipital lobe

cerebellum

temporal lobe

function of frontal lobe

cognitive function ; voluntary movement

function of parietal lobe

sensation ; memory

function of occipital lobe

vision

function of temporal lobe

memory, language, hearing

function of cerebellum

motor control; balance and posture

arbor vitae

function of arbor vitae

White matter pathways that send signals into and out of the cerebellum so it can coordinate and control movement.

longitudinal fissure

function of longitudinal fissure

divides the cerebral hemispheres

Olfactory bulb (I)

Olfactory tract

optic chiasma

optic (II) nerve

optic tract

Mammillary body

pituitary gland

Cerebral peduncles

pons

Trigeminal (V) nerve