CNS Anatomy

CNS Anatomy
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1. Meninges three layers of connective tissue in which the brain and spinal cord are wrapped




2. dura mater thick, outermost layer of the meninges surrounding and protecting the brain and
spinal cord




3. arachnoid mater weblike middle layer of the three meninges




4. pia mater thin, delicate inner membrane of the meninges




5. cerebrospinal flu- Fluid in the space between the meninges that acts as a shock absorber that protects
id the central nervous system.




6. Cerebrum Area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body




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7. gyrus (gyri) sheet of nerve cells that produces a rounded ridge on the surface of the cerebral
cortex; convolution




8. sulcus (sulci) a "valley" in the convoluted surface of the cerebral cortex




9. longitudinal fis- separates cerebral hemispheres
sure




10. transverse fis- separates cerebrum from cerebellum
sure




11. frontal lobe A region of the cerebral cortex that has specialized areas for movement, abstract
thinking, planning, memory, and judgement




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