Pathophysiology Neuroanatomy Review Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Cerebral Hemispheres - ANSWER-L&R Sulci - ANSWER-indentations Lateral, longitudinal, central Lateral Sulcus - ANSWER-divides frontal & patients lobes from temporal lobe Longitudinal Sulcus - ANSWER-separates L&R hemispheres Central Sulcus - ANSWER-separates frontal & parietal lobes landmark used to identify the primary motor & somatosensory cortexes Gyri - ANSWER-bulges or folds in cerebral hemispheres pre & postcentral Precentral Gyrus - ANSWER-aka Primary Motor Cortex voluntary movement of face & body of opposite side anterior to central sulcus a portion of the cerebral cortex that drives motor activity of the body Postcentral Gyrus - ANSWER-aka Primary Somatosensory Cortex processes touch/sensory info on opposite side of body posterior to central sulcus light touch vs. deep pressure joint's position in space sense of movement hot vs. cold (temperature)