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The A to Z of The Brain

Dr A. L. Neill BSc MSc MBBS PhD FACBS

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INTRODUCTION This is the 6th in the series of the A to Zs.

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It continues on where the A to Z of the Head & Neck left off and continues with some of the new features of the evolving series original. It is the first book of an “organ” in that the Brain and CNs is a whole with multiple parts. Clinical considerations are maintained. As usual feedback plays an extremely important role in this, please feel free to comment and contribute to any and all aspects of these publications after all they are for you – whoever you, the reader may be. We have a website where you can view all images of the A to Zs and other material and from which you make comments: http://www.aspenpharma.com.au/atlas/student.htm

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Thank you ASPENpharmacare Australia for your support and assistance in this valuable project, particularly Mr. Greg Lan CEO of Aspenpharmacare Australia, Rob Koster, Richard Clements and Ante Mihaljevic and everyone who provided valuable feedback.

DEDICATION

To those striving to understand.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

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The structure of the A to Z books has by necessity changed slightly. The principle of listing all the structures in an alphabetical manner and hence making the book its own index for easy retrieval has been maintained, but because of the complexity of this material, it has been necessary to do this after first dividing the material into a number of main topics as was the case in the A to Z of the Head & Neck.

Thank you Amanda Neill

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Introduction Acknowledgement Dedication How to use this book Table of contents Abbreviations Common Terms used in Neurology – Neuroanatomy Guide to Anatomical Planes and Relations Anatomical movements The Nervous system – overview The Nerve Cells – overview The Brain and SC – overview Blood brain barrier Blood supply CSF Development and Organization Macroscopic structure Fibrous tracts Meninges – coverings Dura Mater Meninges and the Brain Meninges and the SC Neurological assessment – Headache History Examination - conscious patient unconscious patient

THE BRAIN Blood supply – overview Blood Vessels and Meningeal layers of the Brain Brain Arteries - overview see also Cerebrum / arteries Brain Veins - overview Cranial Venous Sinuses Cavernous sinus Petrosal sinuses see Sagittal sinuses Sagittal sinuses Straight sinus see Veins overview & Sagittal sinuses Transverse sinus see Veins overview & Sagittal sinuses Brodmann’s areas see Cerebrum Circle of Willis = Cerebral arterial circle 4

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Topography Macroscopic components of the Brain Outer surfaces – see also Gyri & Sulci Inferior Lateral Posterior Sagittal - Median = mid-sagittal Superior see Cerebrum Gyri + Sulci / Outer surfaces Dissections – Sectional Anatomy Coronal sections Sagittal sections see also Median section Transverse sections see also Coronal sections

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REGIONS Amygdala / Amygdaloid bodies see Fornix Angula gyrus see Cerebrum/lobes Anterior Commissure Anterior Perforating substance see Brain outer surfaces / inferior Basal ganglion/nuclei see also Brainstem and Diencephalon Basis Pedunculi = Crus cerebri see Brainstem Midbrain Brainstem = Midbrain + Pons + Medulla Oblongata Arteries CN nuclei see Cranial Ns Broca’s area see Language centres Bulb = Medulla Oblongata see Brainstem , Midbrain Cerebrum Arteries Brodmann’s areas and maps of the cerebral cortex Examination of CH - cognitive skills Lobes – Cerebrum Major anatomy Sections – coronal / transverse see Dissections/Coronal, Transverse Caudate nucleus see Basal nuclei Cerebellum Choroid plexus see Basal Nuclei, CSF, Ventricles Cingulate gyrus see Cerebrum/lobes Claustrum see Anterior commissure Colliculi - superior & inferior bodies see Brainstem Corpus Callosum see also the Brain Dissections Sagittal Corpus striatum = Caudate nucleus + Lentiform nucleus – see Macroscopic structure, Basal Nuclei 5

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Crus Cerebri see Brainstem Midbrain Cuneus see Lobes - Occipital, Brain sagittal Dentate nuclei see Brainstem, Cerebellum, Limbic system Dermatomes (of the Face) – see Cranial Ns and Special senses / CN V Trigeminal N Diencephalon = Epithalamus + Hypothalamus + Thalamus 126 Dura Mater see Meninges coverings Ependyma see Ventricles External Capsule see Brain/sections/coronal Falx Cerebri see Meninges –brain coverings Fornix see also Septum Pellucidum 128 Frontal lobe see Brain - Outer surfaces / Cerebrum Lobes Geniculate bodies – lateral / medial see Brainstem, Midbrain Globus Pallidus see Anterior Commissure Habenular nucleus see Basal nuclei, Hypothalamus Hippocampus see Fornix, Limbic system Hindbrain see Brainstem, Midbrain Hypothalamus see Basal nuclei, Diencephalon Inferior Colliculus see Brainstem Infundibulum see Brain/outer surfaces/inferior Insula see Cerebrum/lobes Internal Capsule see Brain/sections/coronal Language centres see also Pathology / Aphasia 130 Lateral Sulcus = Sylvian fissure see Cerebrum/lobes, Gyri + Sulci Lentiform Nucleus = Globus Pallidus + Putamen see Basal nuclei, Hypothalamus Limbic system see also Fornix 132 Mammillary bodies (AKA Mammilary) see Fornix, Limbic system Medulla Oblongata = Medulla see Brainstem , Midbrain Midbrain = Mesencephalon see also Brainstem 134 Nucleus Accumbens = septal nuclei see Basal Nuclei, Fornix Obex see Ventricles Operculum see Cerebrum /lobes Optic radiation see CN II Paraterminal gyrus = Subcallosal gyrus see Anterior commissure, Septum Pellucidum Pineal body/gland see Brain- Outer surfaces - Median Pons see Brainstem, Midbrain Precuneus see Cerebrum/lobes, Brain sagittal Pulvinar (part of the Thalamus) see Thalamus 6

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Putamen see Basal Nuclei Red Nucleus see Brainstem, Midbrain, Rubrospinal tract Rhinencephalon = the Olfactory region of the brain – see Septum Pellucidum, CN I Septum Pellucidum Striate body = Corpus Striatum Substantia Nigra see Brainstem Superior Colliculus see Brainstem Sylvian fissure = Lateral Sulcus see Cerebrum Tela Choroidea see, Hypothalamus, Ventricles Thalamus see also Basal ganglia & Diencephalon Uncinate Fasciculus see Anterior Commissure Vallecula see Cerebellum Ventricles Vermis see Cerebellum Wernicke’s area see Language centres

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THE CRANIAL NERVES & SPECIAL SENSES Overview and summary BS to the CNs and Relations see the Brain veins CN I see also Special senses / Smell & Taste CN II see Brain outer surfaces /inferior; Special senses / Sight CN III see also Special senses / Sight CN IV see also Special senses / Sight CN V CN VI see also Special senses / Sight CN VII see also Brainstem CN nuclei / Special senses / Taste CN VIII see Special senses / Sound and Balance CN IX see also Special senses / Taste CN X see also Special senses / Taste CN X special anatomy – Larynx CN X + ANS CN XI see also CN IX X & XI CN IX, X & XI neural pathways & interrelationships CN XII SPECIAL SENSES Sight = Vision + Focus and eye movement Vision- CN II Visual field defects Control of eye movement and focus - CN III, IV & VI

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THE SPINAL CORD Ascending = Sensory tracts 250 Anterolateral system = Spinothalamic + Spinoreticular tracts (pain & temperature) see Pain pathways Dorsal columns = Fasciculi Cuneatus + Gracilis (touch, proprioception & vibration) Spinocerebellar tracts = anterior + posterior spinocerebellar tracts see Dorsal Columns Spinothalamic tracts = anterior + lateral spinothalamic tracts 252 see also Pain pathways Descending = Motor tracts 254 Anterior corticospinal tracts = uncrossed pyramidal tracts see Corticospinal tracts Corticobulbar = Rubrospinal see Pyramidal tracts Corticospinal = anterior + lateral corticospinal Extrapyramidal tracts = Tectospinal + Vestibulospinal + Spinocerebellar tracts see Tracts of the SC Lateral corticospinal tracts = crossed pyramidal tracts see Pyramidal tracts Pyramidal = corticobulbar tracts + corticospinal tracts 256 Rubrospinal = Corticobulbar see Pyramidal tracts Nociceptive information see Pain pathways Pain pathways 258 Overview of tracts of the SC 260 Points of immobility 262 Relations with the ANS 264 Sensory modalities eg pressure, proprioception, temperature, touch, vibration see Tracts of the SC for description of individual modalities Structure overview see The Brain and SC - overview Tracts of the SC Examination of the SC, Spinal N roots and PNs see the A to Z of the Bones, Joints & Ligaments and the Back & The A to Z of the Peripheral Nerves

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Abbreviations = actions /movements of a joint A = anterior ACF = anterior cranial fossa aka = also known as alt. = alternative AM = arachnoid mater ANS = autonomic nervous system ant = anterior art = articulation (joint w/o the additional support structures) AS = Alternative Spelling, generally referring to the diff. b/n British & American spelling assoc. = associated with BBB = blood brain barrier bc = because BP = brachial plexus BS = blood supply BS = brain stem b/n = between C = cervical / carpal CC = cerebral cortex c.f. = compared to CF = cranial fossa(e) CH = cerebral hemispheres CN = cranial nerve CNS = central nervous system CO = cardiac output Co = coccygeal CoP = coccygeal plexus collat.= collateral Cr = cranial CSF = Cerebrospinal fluid CT = connective tissue DH = dorsal horn (of the spinal cord) dist. = distal DM = dura mater e.g. = example EC = extracellular (outside the cell) Gk. = Greek GM = grey matter Hp = Hippocampus IC = intracellular / intercostal IC = intercarpal IMC = intermetacarpal jt(s) = joints = articulations

= lateral = left / lumbar = lower limb = Latin = ligament = mater = midbrain = metacarpal = middle cranial fossa = medial = medulla oblongata (medulla) = myelinated nerve = non-myelinated nerve = nerve = nervous system/nerve supply NT = nervous tissue NTr = nerve tract / trunk P = posterior PaNS = parasympathetic nervous system PCF = posterior cranial fossa pl. = plural PM = pia mater PN = peripheral nerve post. = posterior proc. = process prox. = proximal R = Right RC = radiocarpal S = sacral sing. = singular Sc = spinal canal SC = spinal cord SN = spinal nerve SP = spinous process SyNS = sympathetic nervous system T = thoracic TP = transverse process UL = upper limb, arm V = vertebra VB = vertebral body VC = vertebral column VH = ventral horn (of the spinal cord) Ven = ventricle (of the brain) WM = white matter w/n = within w/o = without

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Neuro-anatomical and Neurological terms the generation of a N impulse through stimulation and depolarizing of the N cell membrane Acusis hearing Adiadochokinesia inability to rapidly perform rapidly alternating movements Afferent incoming - as with sensory fibres see Sensory Agnosia w/o knowledge inability to recognize sensory stimuli (auditory, tactile, visual) Agraphia w/o writing - inability to write coherently – due to a cerebral lesion Ala cinerea ashen hued wing - triangular region on the floor of the 4th Ven – one of the Vagal nuclei Alexia w/o words - inability to grasp the meaning of words Allocortex the older cerebral cortex = archicortex + paleocortex Alveus trough – thin WM layer covering the ventricular surface of the Hp Amacrine long - the N cell type with long fibrous processes in the retina Ammon’s horn Ammonis = Egyption god with a ram’s head used for the Hp which sagittally has a curl like a ram’s horn Amygdala almond - almond shaped body in the Temporal lobe involved in memory & emotion Anasthesia w/o feeling - loss of sensation Angular gyrus part of the Temporal lobe involved in language processing, letter shape and word recognition, connects occipital cortex with Wernicke’s area Anopsia w/o sight - defect of vision Ansa loop - a loop like structure eg Ansa Cervicalis Ant. Cingulate gyrus part of the limbic system - assoc. with cognitive processing of pain perception and emotional response (see cingulum) Antidromic N impulse running up the axon or down the dendrite in the opposite direction Aperture an opening or space b/n bones or w/n a bone. Aphasia w/o speech - loss of speech or comprehension of the written and spoken word Apraxia w/o being able to do - inability to move purposefully w/o paralysis Arachnoid spidery – weblike eg AM Archeocortex AS Archiocortex part of the 3 layered Allocortex in the Limbic system – mainly in the Hp and Dentate gyrus Archicerebellum AS Archeocerebellum old part of the little brain – to do with balance

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caudal area on the floor of the 4 Ven joint, which is a point of contact b/n 2 bones / relating to a joint. - hence articular branches of a N supply the joint described. Association fibres those N fibres which connect cortical areas of the brain ipsilaterally (as opposed to commissural fibres) Astereognosis w/o solid shape - inability to recognise basic shapes by feeling them Astrocytes star - one of the supportive cell types in the CNS (see Glia) Asynergy w/o work - disturbance in the muscle contraction sequence in doing a coordinated act Ataxia w/o order inability to contract muscles in order and hence weakness in contraction Athetosis w/o position inability to keep fingers or toes in a still position continually writhing of the extremities – due to degeneration in the CC and Corpus Striatum Autonomic automatic motor innervation of the viscera Axial axis - refers to the head and trunk (vertebrae, ribs and sternum) of the body. Axolemma plasma membrane of the axon Axon N process carrying material away from the cell body to the target organ, each N has only one axon Axon collaterals branches of the axon part of the N where the axon rises and has no Nissl bodies Axon hillock Axoplasm cytoplasm of the axon Baroreceptor weight receiver sensory N fibre which responds to pressure changes as in the carotid canal Basal ganglia incorrect term for cluster of Ns buried in the WM of the brain and involved in movement includes: CAUDATE NUCLEUS + PUTAMEN + GLOBUS PALLIDUS + SUBSTANTIA NIGRA Basilar relating to the base or bottom of structures Basiocranium bones of the base of the skull Basis pedunculi (see crus cerebri) neurons with 1 dendrite + 1 axon (see unipolar, multipolar) Bipolar Blood brain barrier = BBB the barrier protecting the brain from certain substances found in the BS arm - large bundle of N fibres joining one region to another Brachium Bradykinesia abnormally slow movements Brainstem MO + Pons + Midbrain Broca’s area central region of the L frontal lobe of the CC - involved in the production of speech: - word perception,

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production, sound and memory areas of the CC which have been designated by their histology – cytoarchetecture - and later analysed and found to have specific functions (after Korbinian Brodmann 1909) Bulb old term for MO / in the corticobulbar tract refers to the that part of the brain stem containing the motor nuclei of the CNs Calamus Scriptorius reed / pen - caudal part on the floor of the 4th Ven which looks like a pen Calcar spur as in the Calacarine sulcus of the Occipital lobe Canal tunnel / extended foramen as in the carotid canal, at the base of the skull adj canular (canicular - small canal) Caput relating to the skull Carotid to put to sleep; compression of the common or internal carotid artery causes coma. This refers to bony points related to the carotid vessels CAT scan = computerized axial tomography scan – computer mediated Xray image depicting a crossection of the body see also CT scan Cauda equina horse’s tail - lumbar and sacral N roots of the SC resembling a horse’s tail Caudate nucleus tail nucleus in the Corpus Striatum, having a long tail Cavity an open area hence an open area or sinus w/in a bone or formed by 2 or more bones (adj. cavernous), may be used interchangeably with fossa. Cavity tends to be more enclosed fossa a shallower bowl like space (Orbital fossa-Orbital cavity). Central sulcus major groove in the coronal plane dividing the frontal and parietal lobes Cephalic pertaining to the head Cerebellum little brain – the brain situtated in the PCF - to do with motor coordination, balance and posture – same structure as the Cerebrum – 2 hemispheres cortex and medulla - only smaller Cerebrospinal fluid = CSF fluid - fluid surrounding the brain and SC formed by the ependymal cells from filtered blood. It is part of the BBB, and contains sugar, urea and protein - approx 125mls and flows around the brain and SC at any time. Cerebral cortex GM interconnection b/n the 2 sides via the Corpus Callosum Cerebral hemispheres = CH L mainly to do with: speech, writing, language & calculation R mainly to do with spatial abilites, face

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recognition, music perception and production - see Cerebrum Cerebro-spinal fluid = CSF , fluid surrounding the Brain + SC providing insulation, nutrition and pressure Cerebrum Brain – the major 2 hemispheres of the brain – consisting of an outer cortex of Ns = GREY MATTER GM) + inner medulla of N fibres WHITE MATTER (WM) Chiasma (Gk = ) used for the crossing of the Optic fibres Chorea dance – irregular, involuntary, movements of the limbs and face – due to degen. of the neostriatum Choroid AS Chorioid delicate membrane – as in the choroid plexus in the brain or the retina Cinerea ashes / ashen colour / grey – as in Tuber Cinereum ventral portion of the Hypothalamus Cingulate gyrus part of the Limbic System, directly above the corpus callosum on the medical surface of the CH –to do with emotion and attention Cingulum girdle as in a bundle of association fibres in the WM of the Cingulate gyrus of the CH, medial surface Claustrum barrier - thin sheet of GM b/n Lentiform nucleus and the Insula Cochlea a snail hence snail-like shape relating to the Organ of Corti in the middle ear (adj. cochlear) Cognition to know – a processing of knowledge for use in higher functions as in recognition and recall for use in problem solving etc Colliculus small elelvation / mound – e.g. superior and inf. colliculi forming the tectum of the MB – Facial colliculus on the floor of the 4th Ven Commissural fibres those N fibres crossing the Median plane in the brain or SC (e.g. anterior commisure) Commissure joining together - a decussation or crossing of large groups of fibres from one side of the median plane to the other in the brain or SC Cordotomy AS Chordotomy –sectioning of spinothalamic tract for intractable pain (also tractotomy) Contra opposite (as opposed to ipsi – the same) Contralateral on the opposite side (as opposed to ipslateral on the same side) Corona crown – fibres radiating from an inner point outwards - as in the Corona Radiata – fibres from the internal capsule to the CC Corpus Callosum hard body – the main neocortical commissure of the 13

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CH – connects the 2 CH via large mass of axons crossing from one side to the other Corpus Striatum striped body - mass of GM with motor functions at the base of each CH Cortex outer rind / bark – outer GM of the cerebrum and cerebellum Cortical plasticity ability of connections b/n Ns of the CC to change Cranial Nerve (CN) N coming directly from the brain not the SC Cranium the cranium of the skull comprises all of the bones of the skull except for the mandible. Crest prominent sharp thin ridge of bone formed by the attachment of muscles particularly powerful ones e.g. Temporalis/Sagittal crest Crus leg – e.g. Crus Cerebri - the ventral part of the Cerebral Peduncle of the MB CT scan = computerized axial tomography scan – computer mediated Xray image depicting a cross-section of the body see also CAT scan Cuneus wedge – e.g. gyrus on the medial surface of the CH – Fasciculus Cuneatus of the MB & SC Cutus skin - hence cutaneous branches refer to the Ns supplying the skin & adnexae Declarative memory memory of words which can be recalled Decussation X - a crossing of paired N fibres inside the CNS e.g. in the pyramids, medial leminisici and superior cerebellar peduncles Dendrite(s) tree - N process(es) bringing communication to the cell body Dentate toothed – e.g. Dentate nucleus in cerebellum – Dentate gyrus in the Temporal lobe Depolarization the loss of the potential across the cell membrane of a N due to stimulation and formation of a N impulse (see repolarization) Dermatome the cutaneous innervation of a SN Diencephalon through the brain = Epithalamus + Thalamus + Subthalamus + Hypothalamus Diplopia double vision Distal further away from the axial skeleton (opposite of Proximal) Dura hard – as in DM – thick external layer of the meninges Dyskinesis disordered movement – abnormal motor function with involuntary purposeless movements 14

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disordered measure – abnormal reach or control of muscle action outgoing as in Motor nerves - see Motor plug – e.g. emboliform nucleus of the cerebellum w/in the skull - refers to the interior of the “braincase” adj. endocranial divided into the 3 major fossae anterior (for the Frontal lobes) middle (containing Temporal lobes) and posterior (for the containment of the Cerebellum). w/in the N - innermost of the CT coverings of a PN fibre (see neurium, perineurium and epineurium) mark – a lasting memory – memory picture from a past experience w/in the nose – the entorhinal area lies in the ant. of the parahippocampal gyrus – in the lateral olfactory area

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line the ventricles and the central canal of the SC (see Glia) form the CSF Epineurium upon the N - outermost of the CT coverings of a PN fibre (see neurium, perineurium and endoeurium) Epithalamus upon the inner chamber – region of the diencephalons above the thalamus includes the pineal body Extradural space space external to the Dura mater but w/n the skull or boney canal of the SC Extrapyramidal system all the motor parts of the CNS except the pyramidal system Extrastriate visual areas of the CC assoc with higher order visual recognition eg face recognition Falx sickle as in falx cerebri, falx cerebelli Fascis bundle Fasciculus small bundle – used for a bundle of N fibres Fastigial gabled roof top – eg the Fastigial nucleus at the top of the cerebellum Fimbria fringe – band of N fibres along the edge of Hp continues as the fornix Forceps paired tongs – as in the U shaped fibres of the Corpus Callosum - Forceps frontalis and Forceps occipitalis Foramen a natural hole in a bone usually for the transmission of BVs &/or nerves.(pl. foramina). Fornix an arch – as in the efferent N tract of the Hp which arches over the Thalamus and teminates in the Mammillary body 15

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pit – as in the Fovea Centralis at the centre of the retina little cord – as in the cords of WM in the SC which consist of a number of different fasiculi all running together in the Lateral Funiculus of the SC Funis cord Ganglion knot - collection of N cell bodies outside the SC (also incorrectly used for isolated islands of N cells w/n in the WM of the brain eg Basal Ganglia of the brain - see Basal Ganglion), pl ganglia an abnormal collection of neural tissue found subcutaneously Gemmule small bud – swellings on the ends of some dendrites in the CNS Genu knee – anterior end of the Corpus Callosum = the genu of the Corpus Callosum; geniculate ganglion of the Facial N; geniculate nuclei of the Thalamus Glia / Glial cells glue associated supporting cells of the CNS connective tissue and immune functions, types: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, ependymal cells and microglia Globus pallidus pale ball – medial part of the Lentiform nucleus of the Corpus Striatum - part of the basal ganglia Glomerulus small knot, tangle – synaptic glomeruli of the olfactory bulb Grey Matter (AS Gray) N tissue in the brain and SC which contains mainly N cells, dendrites unmyleinated axons & glial cells (opposite to WM which contains mainly myelinated axons) Gracilis slender – Fasiculus Gracilis of the SC; Nucleus Gracilis of the of the Medulla Groove long pit or furrow Gyrus a circle, hence a coil of brain cortex generally the CC. Hemiplegia half stroke – paralysis down one side of the body Hippocampus sea horse – a neural gyrus in the Limbic system (in the Temporal lobe) producing an elevation on the floor of the temporal horn of the lateral Ven. - involved in the conversion of short term memory to long term memory Homunculus little human - any representation of a human being, in this context - the homunculus maps of the motor and somatosensory cortex show how many neurons are devoted to various regions of the body Horn projection of GM in the SC (ant. & post. horns are for motor & sensory Ns respectively) Hydrocephalus water in the head – swelling in the cranium due to CSF accumulation

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under the inner chamber – region in the Diencephalon which controls the ANS and the Pituitary gland Impulse a depolarization of the N membrane resulting in the promulgation of a signal along the N process. Inferotemporal cortex lower part of the Temporal lobe involved in number and object recognition Infundibulum funnel / stem – stalk of the ant. pituitary = neurohypophysis Insula island – CC concealed from the surface at the bottom of the Lateral Sulcus = Island of Reil Inter between Interneurons act b/n motor and sensory Ns in a reflex - transferring the signal from the sensory to the motor w/o higher imput Intra within Introitus an orifice or point of entry to a cavity or space. Ipsisame – as opposed to contra- opposite Ipsilateral on the same side as opposed to contralateral Isocortex equal bark – the CC which has 6 layers = neocortex Kinesthesia movement sensation – the perception of moving and movement Lacerum something lacerated, mangled or torn - eg Foramen Lacerum, small sharp hole at the base of the skull often ripping tissue in trauma. Lacrimal related to tears and tear drops. (noun lacrima) Lateral sulcus groove running across the cerebrum in the coronal plane separating the frontal & parietal lobes Lambda from the Greek letter a capital 'L' and written as an inverted V.(adj. lambdoid) and used to name the point of connection between the 3 skull bones Occipital and Temporals. Lamina a plate - the lamina of the vertebra is a plate of bone connecting the vertical and transverse spines (pl. laminae) Leminiscus ribbon -ribbonlike, flat band of N fibres in the CNS e.g. Lateral & Medial Leminisci Lentiform lenslike – Lentiform nucleus of the Corpus Striatum Limbic System group of brain structures to regulate emotion and memory Limbus border – as in the Limbic System which has a border of CC on the medical surface of the CH consisting of: septal areas, cingulate and parahippocampl gyri, mammillary bodies and ant. thalamic nuclei Linea a line - as in the Nuchal lines of the Occitipum

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Locus a place -c.f. location, locate, dislocate. Longitudinal sulcus deep sulcus or groove along the mid-sagittal plane of the brain separating the R & L CH Macula spot – as in the Macula Lutea of the retina = yellow spot Magnetic Resonance Imaging = MRI used to “see” soft tissues other forms are fMRI which allows for images of soft tissues as they change see MRI Magnum large pl magna Mammillary AS Mamillary little nipple – mammillary body in the ventral surface of the Thalamus Medulla marrow middle – Medulla Oblongata – the caudal portion of the brain stem , spinal medulla Meninges coverings of the brain and SC made up of 3 layers Dura (hard) mater on the outer to protect the NT; Arachnoid (spidery) mater in the middle to support the BS and Pia (soft) mater, the inner coating to coat the NT and act as a barrier to foreign substances. CSF flows b/n the inner 2 coverings. Macroglia large supportive cells of the CNS (see Glia) Microglia phagocytic cells of the CNS (see Glia) Miosis excessive contraction of the pupil due to drugs or disease Mixed N a N containing both sensory & motor components, most peripheral Ns are mixed Mnemonic memory Motor / motor N causes muscle contraction. these Ns are efferent or moving away from the SC Motor cortex part of the brain – cerebral motor cortex - responsible for executing bodily movements Motor program a sequence of muscle contractions needed for a complex movement MRI technique to see images of soft tissues eg. the brain using magnets Multipolar referring to a N which has many dendrites + 1 axon (see unipolar, bipolar) Myelin marrow - the phospholipids produced by Schwann cells to insulate the axons of PNs and allow impulses to travel for longer and faster to the target organ Myotome the muscular innervation of a SN “Nerve” (N) N cell (neuron) capable of transmitting or firing off a signal caused by ion transfer - excitable cell N process - generally Axon carrying the impulse to the skeletal 18

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layer – as in stratum zonal on the dorsal surface of the Thalamus Striate striped Striate cortex striped rind = Brodmann’s area 17 = primary visual cortex = V1; CC on the Occipital lobe which receives 1s visual information from the eyes via the Thalamus (has a white stripe w/in the cellular layer) Subcortical anything deep to or beneath the CC Subdural space space beneath the DM external to the AM Subiculum little layer - as in the thin layer of GM b/n Hp and parahippocampal gyrus Substantia gelatinosa a column of GM at the apex of the dorsal horn of the SC Substantia nigra dark substance - large nucleus in the MB with a high number of pigmented cells loss of cells in this area is related to Parkinson’s disease Sulcus long wide groove often due to a BV indentation –space b/n the gyri of the GM in the brain (pl – sulci) Superior temporal gyrus refines language interpretation such as recognizing “s” as a plural etc Supplementary motor area = SMA involved in complex motor functions such as 2 handed functions Supramarginal gyrus forms words form letters Sural pertaining to the lower leg Suture The saw-like edge of a cranial bone that serves as joint between bones of the skull. Synapse to join - the gap at the joining of N and nerve process, N and N, process to process or N and muscle for transmission or inhibition of an impulse via neurotransmitters - presynaptic before the synapse (where the neurotransmitter is released) / post synaptic after the synapse (where the neurotransmitter is received). Tapetum carpet – fibres from the corpus callosum over the lateral wall of the lat. Ven. Tectum roof – as in the roof of the MB Tegmentum cover – dorsal portion of the Pons Tela choroidea web membrane – vascular CT continuous with the PM which continues to the Choroid plexus Telodendria axon terminal branches Temporal refers to time and the fact that grey hair (marking the passage of time) often appears first at the site of the temporal bone.

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The Nerve Cells The basic functioning cell of the NS is the NEURON = NERVE CELL = N. Most are multipolar meaning that they have multiple dendritic (2) processes, which feed impulses into the nerve cell body (7). All Ns only have one axon (6), taking an impulse away from the cell body.

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CNs – see CN section Conscious level & higher functions – emotional state, memory, reasoning

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The brain is an end organ in that once past a central anastomotic ring of vessels, the circle of Willis – all supply to the distal tissue is a single supply. Any blockage of the BV distal to that arterial circle will die, making the Brain a great energy consumer sensitive to any regional deprivation of blood. Overall the brain as a whole cannot be deprived of arterial blood for longer than 10 sec to any partic. area - 20% of the CO goes to the brain – brain is 2.5kg or <2% of the body weight.

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The venous supply of the brain consists of a number of sinuses - or lakes of blood protected from the brain tissue by the DM. Unlike other veins in the body, they have no muscle or valves in their walls. Arachnoid granulations feed CSF into this system, which then drains to the jugular veins. Flow is determined by pressure w/in the cranial cavity – a closed box. CSF, gravity and arterial pressure affect this and flow may be very slow and on occasions is bidirectional.

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One of the most complex sinuses is the Cavernous sinus. Through this lake of slow moving venous blood, air, arteries, brain and glandular tissue and CNs traverse, making this site particularly dangerous for infection and/or neoplastic spread.

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Arterial vessels to supply the cerebrum arise from the inferior surface of the brain via the internal carotid arteries which enter the cranium via the carotid canal and the anterior surface of the SC via the Basilar artery from the fusion of the 2 Vertebral arteries. These 3 BVs form an anastomotic arterial ring – the circle of Willis - from which branches arise to supply the cerebrum. Because of its structure, supply can be continued despite the blockage of any 1 or 2 of the individual contributors, provided it is not acute. However distal to the ring this is not the case.

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The CEREBRUM overlies most of the brain and consists of 5 lobes named according to the bones which they underly, see the A to Z of the Head & Neck, and the hidden grey matter the INSULA. B/n the brain and the skull are the meninges which act as protective coverings, limit the movement of the brain w/n the skull, support the BS and CSF and filter material to and from the brain. The outer GM is arranged as a series of folds to maximize the surface area: the GYRI the convex folds and grooves SULCI (may also be called fissures), named according to their anatomical position on the brain.

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Moving rostrally from the most caudal gyrus – the lingual, cuneus, precuneus, postcentral, paracentral, marginal (medial frontal gyrus) and straight gyri (gyrus rectus) face into this sulcus from each CH. The pons, cerebellum, thalamus, optic chiasma and midbrain are bisected. The pituitary is not, although it is midline.

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Their supply corresponds roughly although not absolutely with the cerebral lobes. There are no branches between these arteries, in contrast to the extensive anastomising in the venous system and if blocked, the distal tissue generally dies.

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geographia agnosia dressing apraxia constructional apraxia

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1 Operculum -(insula lying deep to this GM) – partially in the frontal, parietal and temporal lobes 2 Insula (operculum cutaway) showing fibres of the corona radiate going to the GM on the surface

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Septum Pellucidum = Septum lucidum Median view – midsagittal This thin triangular 2 layered vertical membrane of GM and WM separates the lateral ventricles of the brain and the CH. It lies beneath the corpus callosum and attaches to the superior surface of the fornix.

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The Thalamus - Part of the Diencephalon Superior view- looking from above Major relay station of the brain – bilobed oval body made up of diverse number of interconnecting nuclei grouped together. Each thalamus is about 3X4X3cm.

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All sensory imput via THALAMOFUGAL fibres pass into the thalamus before going to the cerebral cortex via THALAMOPETAL fibres, except the olfactory imput; further refinement of cortico–cortical communication is also via the thalamus. Nuclei (ganglia) of GM in the region also communicate extensively with the thalamic nuclei. abbrev. / alt name

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The Thalamus - Destinations Relations to the CC functional description

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The brain and SC sit in a closed cavity the Skull and Vertebral cavity surrounded by CSF – a filtered form of blood plasma from the BBB which connects with 4 internal cavities and the spinal canal. The 4 cavities or VENTRICLES produce the CSF which circulates around the brain and SC, cushioning and nourishing the neural tissue. 3 ventricles lie in the cerebrum and the 4th is in the brainstem continuous with the SC inferiorly and the subarachnoid space via 3 openings in the roof of the 4th ventricle, 2 lateral and 1 posterior.

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5 are purely motor III, IV, VI, XI, XII; 3 purely sensory I, II, VIII and the rest 4 are mixed. All exit from the ventral surface of the Brainstem and related structures except 3 CNs - CN 1 and II which act as extension of brain tissue rostral to the brainstem and CN IV which exits from the dorsal brainstem surface and crosses to the contralateral side immediately.

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Nucleus Solitarius is SENSORY the site of neuron origin for CNs VII, IX & X.

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CN I Inferior view – looking up from below to the base of the brain Superior view – looking down into the ACF – cranial exit Magnified Sagittal view through Olfactory bulb The Olfactory N-pure special sensory SMELL- functions as a brain extension

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Origin the olfactory bulb (1) Course rootlets from receptor cells in the nasal lining (6) near the superior concha pass up through the Cribiform plate of the Ethmoid bone (5) synapse in the bulb (1) and sensory information then moves to the main brain tissue via the olfactory tracts (2) projecting to the olfactory areas of the CC, see Rhiencephalon.

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1 Olfactory bulb 2 Olfactory tract 3 Mitral cell 4 Fibrous processes of receptor cells 3,4 = Glomerulus of fibres b/n the receptor cells and the Mitral cells to transmit and amplify the sensory material 5 Ethmoid bone with “olfactory holes” – in the Cribiform plate to allow passage of olfactory receptor N cell axons 6 Mucosa and CT for BVs and support to the Ns 7 Receptor cells 8 Basal cells of the nasal epithelium 9 Columnar epithelial cells 8,9 = nasal epithelium = pseudocolumnar epithelium present in most of the respiratory system 10 Glycocalyx on apical surface of the epithelial cells –sticky 11 Mucous secreted from the nasal glands 12 Nasal glands 13 Long microvilli and knob – specialized endings of the receptor cells 152

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1 pretectal nucleus 2 superior colliculus 3f fibres of CN III - a combination of the motor fibres from the main nucleus and the PNS motor fibres from the accessory nucleus 3m main oculomotor motor nucleus 3mf fibres from the motor nucleus 3p accessory oculomotor nucleus = Edinger-Westphal nucleus 3pf PNS fibres 4 tectobulbar fibres 5 medial longitudinal fasciculus 6 red nucleus 7 substantia nigra 8 central canal 9 cerebral cortex – motor Exit of the CN III from the base of the skull

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CN IV Schema of Trochlear nuclei and their CNS connections

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Only the Superior Oblique muscle in the eye is supplied by the Trochlear N -= so called because of its external association with the trochlea or pulley in the eye socket (see the A to Z of the Head and Neck for further details). It is the only CN to exit the Brainstem from the dorsal surface, after complete decussation in the superior medullary velum. It courses around to the anterior surface, through the cavernous sinus and leaves via the optic canal as do the other eye related CNs.

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CN V The Trigeminal N – mixed : sensory, special sensory, somatic motor fibres, and parasympathetic fibres, which relate to the muscles and skin of the face.

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Origin Sensory : NR terminates in the sensory nuclei extending from the Pons to C2 Nu – the rootlets enter from midlateral surface of the Pons Motor : NR from masticator motor nucleus in the Pons Course The Trigeminal N has 3 large branches. Ophthalmic (V1 sensory), Maxillary (V2, sensory) and

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CN V Schema of Trigeminal nuclei and their CNS and ANS connections coronal section through the brainstem transverse section through the mid pons

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Neural pathways for CN V = Trigeminal N and interrelationships with CN III,VII & IX (Oculomotor, Facial & Glossopharyngeal)

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CN VI Schema of Abducens N nuclei and their CNS connections Pathway of the CN VI from the brainstem and exit from skull The Abducens N – pure motor, supplies the Lateral Rectus ventral surface of the Pons

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CN VII Diagram of the pathway from CC primary motor cortex (UMN) CN VII motor nucleus(LMN)  through facial canal (longest intracranial pathway of any CN)  exit.

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The Facial N – mixed : sensory, special sensory, somatic motor fibres, & Para Ns Origin

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1 Temporal N to Auricularis, & Epicranius 2 Zygomatic N to Zygomaticus muscles & muscles around the eye 3 Buccal N to muscles of the cheek & upper lip 4 Mandibular N to muscles of the lower jaw (eg N to Mylohyoid-7) 5 Cervical N to Platysma Other branches of the Facial N

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The motor nucleus of CN VII is in the caudal portion of the ventrolateral pontine tegmentum. Axons from the LMN travel dorsally, loop around the CN VI nucleus (motor) & exit the ventral pons medial to the CN V spinal nucleus. Along with the motor fibres of CN VII are the ParaNs & the sensory components which branch off and form the Nervus Intermedius. LMNs from the dorsal CN VII motor nucleus receive bilateral UMN input (from both sides of the CC) and innervate the muscles of the upper face. LMNs from the ventral CN VII motor nucleus receive contralateral UMN inputs and innervate the lower muscles of the face Hence both sides of the brain control the muscles of the upper face, while only the contralateral side of the brain controls the muscles of the lower side of the face.

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Hence lesions in the corticobulbar tract, UMN lesions, result in central facial palsy = central seven, spastic paralysis on the contralateral lower face, while LMN lesions result in paralysis of the lower muscles on the ipsilateral side = Bells Palsy. In both cases there may be difficulty in sucking, swallowing, and talking. In both cases the forehead muscles tend to be spared, and as the upper larynx and pharynx are also innervated by CN V and CN XI motor nuclei, these areas have multiple innervation, there is great potential for rehabilitation of this area eg swallowing after CVAs / strokes.

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Image of facial palsies Bells’ / Central seven Bell’s on the ipsilateral side LMN Central facial Palsy on the contralateral side UMN 1 drooping eyelid ± dry eye ± excessive tears 2 facial paralysis/weakness ± twitching 3 drooping mouth ± dry mouth ± impaired taste – cannot blow / whistle /close lips firmly 4 forehead muscles generally spared 5 difficulties in swallowing, talking

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Neural pathways for CN VII = Facial N and interrelationships with CN V, IX & X (Facial, Glossopharyngeal & Vagus).

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Intracerebral Intracranial Intrapetrosal path = facial canal (also intracranial) Extrapetrosal ganglia, pathways, Ns & endorgans greater petrosal N pterygopalatine ganglion auriculotemporal N (sensory branch to EAM) infraorbital N buccal N mental N inferior alveolar N Ns to Stylohyoid & Digastric post. belly chorda tympani + motor facial N chorda tympani branching just before cranial exit – part of taste sensation, supplies ant. 2/3 of the taste & pain of the tongue - inhibits other sensory input 10 lingual N (from CN V3) 11 submandibular + sublingual ganglia 12 auricular br. of CN X 13 N to Stapedius 14 Geniculate ganglion CN VIIm Facial N motor nucleus CN VIIa superior salivary nucleus of the Facial N CN IXg gustatory nucleus of the Glossopharyngeal N CN VIIl lacrimopalatonasal ganglion of the Facial N CN IX Glossopharyngeal N exit jugular foramen CN X Vagus N CP Ns from the cervical plexus – proprioceptive

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CN VII travels with both CN V & CN IX to reach its destination. It also interacts with the Vagus N (CN X) and has a second component, the Chorda Tympani. This schema demonstrates these interactions and the sites where they occur. CN VII travels intracranially extensively through the Petrosal canal (facial canal). At the endorgans often the motor branches are from CN VII & the sensory from CN V.

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CN VIII in the ear Coronal section of the ear exit and relationship with CN VII Auditory N = Vestibulocochlear N

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Auditory N = Vestibulocochlear N – CN VIII Diagram of the intracranial pathway and entrance of the CN VIII coronal section of the skull. The Vestibulocochlear N – pure special sensory with 2 parts = vestibular + audition = BALANCE & HEARING sensory cells attached to specialized organs in the membranous labyrinth (AKA boney labyrinth) in the petrous part of the Temporal bone

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Cochlear duct – connected to the boney ossicles for sound transmission

Vestibular apparatus – fluid filled tubes to detect changes in body movement cells travel to and then through the internal auditory meatus with CN VII and Nervus intermedius entering the brain at the pontomedullary junction lateral to VII in the cochlear nucleus and the vestibular nuclear complex.

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1 crus cerebri 2 red nucleus 3 3rd Ventricle 4 vertebral artery 5 sigmoid sinus 6 MO 7 CN VII & Nervus intermedius exiting with … 8 CN VIII 9 CN IX exit 10 CN X exiting with .. 11 CN XI 11s Spinal root of CN XI 12 SC

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CN IX The Glossopharyngeal N – mixed : sensory, special sensory, somatic motor fibres, and parasympathetic fibres, which relate to the tongue and pharynx. ventral surface of the Brainstem –a series of rootlets b/n olive and inferior cerebellar peduncle

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Cranial Exit jugular foramen travels and exits with CN X. Motor fibres supply the Stylopharyngeus muscle.

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General sensory fibres synapse in the superior glossopharyngeal ganglia, go to the Bs and terminate in the Trigeminal nucleus. These fibres supply the skin of the external ear, the inner surface of the tympanic membrane, posterior one-third of the tongue and the upper pharynx.

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Sensory nerve fibers for the autonomic system - originate from the carotid body (oxygen tension measurement) and carotid sinus (blood pressure changes) and Special sensory fibres - detect taste from the posterior 1/3 of the tongue - converge and synapse in the inferior glossopharngeal ganglion, then enter the Bs and terminate in the upper part of the Nucleus Solitarius. (also known as the Gustatory nucleus).

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Vagus – CN X - “wandering nerve” The Vagus N – mixed : sensory, somatic motor fibres, & parasympathetic fibres. ParaNs have input to the CVS, respiratory system from the larynx to the bronchioles & the GIT to the splenic flexure (23). Motor : Nucleus Ambiguus, Dorsal Motor nucleus of the Vagus (ParaNs)

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Sensory : terminate in the superior (10s) and inferior (also containing ParaNs) vagal ganglia (10g). Course

rootlets exit via the MO, the motor division forming 3 major branches

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1 the Pharyngeal N, (10p) travels b/n the int. (2) & ext. (3) carotid arteries - enters the pharynx at the upper border of the middle constrictor muscle and supplies the all the muscles of the pharynx and soft palate (except the Stylopharyngeus & Tensor Veli Palatini). 2 the Superior Laryngeal N branches distal to the pharyngeal branch descends lateral to the pharynx. It divides into an int. (sensory & autonomic) (10i) and ext. branch (10e). The ext. branch innervates the Cricothyroid muscle. 3 the Recurrent Laryngeal N is different on the R and L sides. R leaves the Vagus anterior to the subclavian, loops around the artery and ascends b/n the trachea and the oesophagus (19). L leaves the Vagus anterior to the aortic arch and loops around it to ascend through the superior mediastinum. Hence the L Recurrent N is sensitive to changes in the diameter of the aortic arch as in an aneurysm. It ascends b/n the oesophagus (18) & trachea. Both Ns enter supply intrinsic muscles of larynx. The Para Ns of the Vagus N synapse in ganglia close to their target organs, and forma networks or plexi around these organs. Feedback comes from receptors in these organs. Sensation from the mucous membranes of the epiglottis, base of the tongue, aryepiglottic folds and the upper larynx travel via the Internal Laryngeal N. Sensation below the vocal folds of the larynx is carried by the Recurrent Laryngeal Ns. 188

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pathway of the wandering nerve in the neck, thorax and abdomen 1 EAM 2 internal carotid artery 3 external carotid artery 4 common carotid artery 5 pulmonary trunk (venous) 6 inf. Phrenic artery 7 L lobe of the liver 8 Trapezius 9 CN IX = Glossopharyngeal N 10 CN X = vagus N 10a anterior vagal trunk 10e external vagal N 10g vagal ganglia 10i internal laryngeal N 10p Pharyngeal N branch of CN X to pharyngeal plexus 10s superior vagal ganglion 11 CN XI = Accessory N 12 CN XII = Hypoglossal N 13 oesophageal plexus 14 upper R pulmonary vein 15 R pulmonary artery 16 R main bronchus 17 deep oesophageal plexus + cardiac plexus 18 oesophagus 19 R recurrent laryngeal N - looping around the subclavian artery 20 jugular vein 21 phrenic N (C3,4,5) 22 jugular foramen 23 gastric plexus 190

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Vagal innervation of the Larynx Sagittal view of the Larynx showing CN X laryngeal branches Note the differences in R and L recurrent laryngeal Ns. Clinically this is significant as an enlarged Aortic arch may present as a dry hacking cough.

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1 Vagus N (CN X) 1A Superior Laryngeal N 1B Recurrent Laryngeal N (L) – note the R branch curls around the Aortic arch - removed 1C cardiac branches of Vagus 2 Thyroarytenoid muscle 3 Lateral Cricoarytenoid 4 Posterior Cricoarytenoid 5 Epiglottis 6 Thyroid cartilage 7 Cricoid cartilage 8 Aryenoid cartilages 9 Oesophagus (removed posteroir to Trachea)

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Overview - Vagus & the ANS ciliary ganglion sympathetic chain CN III MO Solar plexus sacral Parasympathetic outflow 7 SC

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Input to the tongue, oesophagus and upper GIT 1 input from the CC 2 pons 3 solitary tract and nucleus 4 nucleus ambiguous 5 dorsal vagal nucleus 6 SC 7g phrenic N nucleus 7n phrenic N 8 diaphragm 9 stomach 10n CN X = Vagus N 10p oesophageal plexus 11 physiological sphincter of oesophagus smooth muscle 12 crura of diaphragm – skeletal muscle 13 oesophagus 14 tongue 15 pharynx

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Accesssory – CN XI lateral view of the Bs superior view of the base of the skull CN XI crossing in the neck and supplying the 2 muscles

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The Accessory N – pure motor supplies cervical parts of Trapezius (1) + Sternocleidomastiod (2) Origin

ventral surface of the MO + cervical SC

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Neural pathways for CN IX, X & XI = Glossopharyngeal, Vagus & Accessory Ns and their interrelationships

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CN IX, X and XI travel together and share innervation at for least part of their pathways. This schema demonstrates their interactions and the sites where they occur.

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A Intracerebral B Intracranial C Jugular Foramen + VC exits for cervical Ns D Peripheral distribution 1 otic ganglion 2 to the parotid gland 3 to the tympanic membrane / Tympanic N 4 Pharyngeal plexus 5 Laryngeal plexus 6 Coeliac plexus = Solar Plexus ie part of the abdominal plexi 7 Cardiac and Bronchi plexi 8 Ns to Sternocleidomastoid 9 Ns to Trapezius CN VIIb inferior salivatory nucleus CN VII, IX, Xs Nucleus Solitarius -sensory with imput from the indicated CNs CN IX X m Nucleus Ambiguus -motor Ns from CN IX & X CN Xs dorsal Sensory nucleus of the Vagus N CN Xm dorsal Motor nucleus of the Vagus N CN XI sc spinal nucleus of the Accessory N (motor) C1, C2, C3 cervical spinal Ns

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Nuclei for CN IX, X & XI = Glossopharyngeal, Vagus & Accessory Ns & their interrelationships

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CN IX, X and XI are intimately related they emerge from the skull together, travel together and share innervation at for least part of their pathways. This diagram lists their main nuclei of these Cranial Nerves and the interrelationships with the other CN nuclei. In some cases the same nuclei have several names, if significant each one has been listed with their equivalents.

Oculomotor nucleus Autonomic accessory nucleus of CN III Trochlear nucleus motor nucleus of Trigeminal N - part of the Spinal nuclear complex of the Trigeminal N 5ma motor nucleus of Trigeminal N = Masticatory nucleus 5me Mesencephalic nucleus of Trigeminal N 5s Spinal nucleus of the Trigeminal N 6 Abducens nucleus 7i Inferior salivatory nucleus 7l Lacrimopalatonasal nucleus = autonomic nucleus of the Facial N 7m Motor nucleus of the Facial N 7s Superior salivatory nucleus 8b Superior vestibular nucleus = nucleus of Betcherew 8c dorsal & ventral Cochlear nuclei 8d Lateral vestibular nucleus = Deiters nucleus 8i inferior vestibular nucleus 8l Superior vestibular nucleus = Lewardanowsky nucleus 8s Medial vestibular nucleus = Schwalbe nucleus 9a Nucleus ambiguus upper part - leads to CN IX fibres 9g Gustatory nucleus - upper part of the Nucleus Solitarius = Solitary tract 9s Nucleus of the solitary tract with CN IX fibres 10a Nucleus ambiguus middle part -leads to CN X fibres 10m Dorsal motor nucleus of the Vagus N 10s Nucleus of the solitary tract with CN IX fibres 11a Nucleus ambiguus lower part -leads to CN XI fibres = Laryngeal nucleus 11s Spinal nucleus of the Accessory N 12 Hypoglossal nucleus

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Hypoglossal – CN XII lateral view of the Bs superior view of the base of the skull The Hypoglossal N – pure motor –supplying tongue muscles (except Palatoglossus) hypoglossal nucleus –ventrolateral sulcus of Medulla Oblingata running with fibres from C1-3 in the Ansa Cervicalis

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Neural pathway for CN XII = Hypoglossal N & the relationship with the upper Cervical SNs

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CN XII hypoglossal = under the tongue interacts with CN IX and V in supplying the muscles of the tongue and with the upper Spinal Nerves in the throat – hyoid and thyroid muscles. This schema demonstrates their interactions and the sites where they occur.

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Optic - CN II Sagittal view showing CN II pathway Transverse view - looking down from above The Optic N - pure special sensory VISION - functions as a brain extension the retinal bipolar cells synapsing on specialized light receptors – rods & cones (1)

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Course cells coalesce at the back of the eye as the Optic N (2) – moves down the Optic canal, 50% cross at the Optic chiasma (3), and proceed as the Optic tract on the contralateral side (4) to the Lateral Geniculate body (5). A further synapse here forms the Optic radiation (6) which travels to the Visual cortex – Brodmann areas 17,18, 19. Cranial Exit orbital fissure /optic canal Lesions

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Horizontal 1 Central vessels of the retina a= artery v=vein 2 ophthalmic artery 3 internal carotid artery 4 cerebral arteries a=anterior /m= middle / p= posterior branches 5 lateral striate artery 6 optic radiation 7 visceral cortex 8 lateral geniculate body 9 optic tract 10 basilar artery 11 anterior choroidal artery 12 communicating artery a=anterior / p= posterior 13 superior hypophysial artery 14 retina 15 choroid 16 sclera 17 short posterior ciliary arteries 18 DM 19 AM 20 PM 21 subarachnoid space 22 plial plexus 23 central collateral artery 24 circle of Zinn 25 lamina cribosa

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Visual field defects Lesions complete or partial along the visual pathway result in different visual field defects. This diagram represents the views seen in the R and L eyes when these lesions occur.

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Neural pathways to and from the EYE CN III , IV & VI motor and CN V sensory Motor Nerves to the extra ocular muscles of the eye come from nuclei of CN III, IV & VI;

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CNs III, IV & VI control the movement of the eyeball - mainly CN III, except for Superior Oblique CN IV and Lateral Rectus CN VI, for more details see the A to Z of the Head & Neck. CN II – is a special sensory N which reports the stimulation from the receptor cells in the retinas to the visual cortex. These diagrams demonstrate the exits of these Nerves and their interplay with other CNs such as CN V1 which is the sensory N for this area.

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Neural pathways from the TONGUE CN VII, IX & X special sensory TASTE CN V3 sensory The special sensation of Taste is supplied by 3 CNs on the ispilateral side with overlap b/n these Ns.

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1 ventroposteriomedical nuc of the Thalamus = arcuate and accessory arcuate nuclei of the Thalamus 2 solitariothalamic tract in the medical leminiscus 3 Bs 4 4th ventricle 5g Trigeminal ganglion 5n Spinal nucleus of CN V 5s Sensory fibres of the Mandibular N 7g Geniculate ganglion 7n Sensory nucleus of Nervus intermedius = upper portion of Nucleus solitarius 7ss Chorda Tympani fibres = special sense Taste fibres 8 Vallate papillae 9g inferior petrosal ganglion of CN IX 9s Gustatory nucleus (part of the Nucleus Solitarius – solitary tract) 9ss Special sensory fibres of CN IX - taste 10g nodose ganglion of CN X = inferior vagal ganglion 10s Solitary nucleus = Solitary tract = Solitary fasciculus 10ss Special sensory fibres of CN X - taste 38 Brodmann area for normal tongue sensation = uncus 40, 43 Brodmann areas for TASTE = Opercular Insular region in the CC

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Taste areas on the TONGUE Tongue macroscopic view of the dorsal surface Taste bud histological section through the structure

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Neurological examination General Considerations - in the Head & Neck When examining the neurological patient - look for: ASYMMETRY- muscle atrophy &/or hypertrophy, fasciculation, uneven facial features

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DEFORMITY - head held in a strained position / uneven posture /speech and swallowing difficulties

TONE CHANGES - hyer-reflexia / spasticity / resistance to passive movement / hypo-tonia / flaccidity / involuntary movements (also see the A to Z of Peripheral Nerves and the A to Z of the Head & Neck for full consideration of this area upper and lower motor syndromes and cerebellar dysfunction )

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ABDUCENS = CN V

Patient cannot abduct their eye - cannot look laterally on the affected side (Lateral Rectus) rarely seen in isolation generally associated with lesions of CN III, IV and V1. DD lesion of the Lateral Rectus muscle itself as in myopathies/muscle diseases

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Patient cannot turn head or raise shoulders against resistance (Sternocleidomastoid + Trapezius)

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GLOSSOPHARYNGEAL = CN IX

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No feeling or reaction to touch on the soft palate and back of the throat absent Gag reflex - note 20% of normal people have a weak or absent GAG (Stylopharyngeus cannot be tested in isolation) very rarely seen in isolation generally associated with lesions of CN X particularly in eliciting the Gag reflex

Inspect the tongue - look for: atrophy, asymmetry, fasciculation and involuntary movements - Patient cannot move the tongue in and out evenly - will deviate to the side of the paralysis - nor push against the cheek and examiner’s finger strongly (Genioglossus and Linguali muscles) seen in isolation and associated with lesions of CN IX, X and XI

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OCULOMOTOR = CN III test eye movements - Patient cannot move eyes around follow an examiner’s finger with movements and sees double - eyelid may fall over the pupil and not be able to be elevated

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Range of eye movement possible is shown and all affected with CN III lesions even though 2 other CNs are involved in eye movements. (extrinsic and intrinsic eye muscles and Levator Palpabrae - not Lateral Rectus or Superior Oblique) seen in isolation and associated with lesions of CN IV, V1 and VI

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OPTIC = CN II inability to see / difficulty in seeing /inability to focus - test reaction to light - see light and accommodation reflexes DD diseases w/in the eyeball - cataracts, macula degeneration etc.

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TRIGEMINAL = CN V V1

absent sensation over the top half of the face - depending upon the lesion - may demonstrate onionskin pattern. absence of the corneal reflex

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TROCHLEAR = CN IV impaired eye movement - particularly cannot look up and out seen in isolation and associated with lesions of CN III, V1 and VI DD diseases of the eye muscles and myopathies

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inability to cough with pressure - long bovine cough asymmetry seen when examinig the larynx – say AHHH – observe uneven uvula (paralysis on the ipsilateral side) and presence of an husky voice

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VESTIBULOCOCHLEAR = CN VIII ACOUSTIC component loss of hearing – to test the frequencies impaired use tuning forks of different frequencies

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If there is better conduction through the bone than in the air – ie hold the fork against the mastoid – the hearing loss is CONDUCTIVE ie a block in the canal and not NEUROLOGICAL ie the N is intact A fork placed on the head midway should be heard evenly if this is not the case there may be unilateral hearing loss.

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VESTIBULAR component nystagmus persisting after rapid change in the position of the head DD cerebellar diseases, viral infections of the brain or head region, pathology of the cervical region

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Accommodation & Light reflexes

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(CN II, III, sympathetic fibres from T1 and 2 (Dilator Pupillae) Parasympathetic fibres from the ciliary ganglion (Sphincter Pupillae) Shine a light into one eye while shielding the other and pupils from both eyes should constrict, if only the stimulated pupil constricts - interruption in the Brainstem has occurred. Ask the patient to shift their gaze rapidly from one object to another at different distances in the room, closer objects cause pupillary constriction - presbiopia and cataracts may complicate interpretation of this reflex

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Blink reflex (CN V1 , VII) Tap the Glabella* region repeatedly and elicit blinking which will diminish after several taps (Orbicularis Oculi)

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Approach the cornea from the side (out of sight by the patient) and touch lightly causing a blink (Orbicularis Oculi)

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Crying/Lacrimation reflex (CN V1 , VII) (Orbicularis Oculi) Irritation to the eye directly - smell (eg. onion) or touch or indirectly via higher emotional centres will cause a reflex crying response.

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Stapedial reflex

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When a person is about to speak and a sudden loud noise will cause the reflex contraction of Tensor Tympani

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The thought, smell, sight or taste of food causing reflex secretion from the salivary glands

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Swallowing reflex (CN IX, X, XII V3) a bolus of food or liquid - including saliva, placed at the back of the throat will cause the reflex initiation of swallowing

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Carotid reflex (CN IX, X) Changes in the stretch receptors of the carotid sinus (BP) alter the level of the CO to regulate the blood volume passing through this area hence artificially stretching this body will cause a marked reduction in BF and fainting - VASOVAGAL reflex.

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Yawning reflex (higher centres, CN V, VII, IX, X, XII

Observation - Mimicry, Boredom, Tiredness, Low O2 levels and/or High CO2 levels, will cause a reflex from the respiratory centre in the Medulla to increase the air intake rapidly by opening the mouth and pharynx very widely, contracting the diaphragm and increasing the rib cage -rapid relaxation follows - long expiration

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Fasciculus Cuneatus + Fasciculus Gracilis & Spinocerebellar tracts. Fasciculus Cuneatus (neck to mid Thorax=T6) + Fasciculus Gracilis (lower thorax =T7 - lower limb) = the Dorsal columns of the SC.

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Ascending sensory tracts for pressure, proprioception and touch to the sensory cortex of the CC or the cerebellum, the Dorsal columns. The ALS = anterolateral system. Note as with all sensory tracts there are 3 neurones needed to complete the pathway to the CC. (this also is present in the CNs)

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Lateral Spinothalamic tract Ascending sensory tracts for crude touch, deep pressure, pain & temperature to the sensory cortex of the CC. Note as with all sensory tracts there are 3 neurones needed to complete the pathway to the CC. (this also is present in the CNs)

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Pyramidal tracts Descending motor tracts passing through the pyramid formation of the MO = ant. & lat. corticospinal tracts + rubrospinal tract

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The smaller ant. tracts supply the skeletal muscles on the ipsilateral side. The larger lat. tracts and the rubrospinal tracts supply muscle on the contralateral side, crossing in the pyramids of the MO. The rubrospinal tracts are involved in maintaining muscle tone, coordination and balance. They do not have input from the CC, beginning at the red nucleus.

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Relation of the ANS / sympathetic chain to the SC and VC The sympathetic chain of the ANS flanks the thoracic region of the VC forming ganglion opposite each thoracic outlet and feeding fibres into the visceral region.

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