Brain

Ventricles Of The Brain - Anatomy Question 1. Discuss the boundaries of the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle. Answer. Boundaries: It is roughly triangular in coronal section and presents a roof, floor, anterior wall, medial wall, and lateral wall. Roof: It is formed by the anterior part of the body of the corpus callosum. Floor: It is formed by the upper … [Read more...] about Ventricles Of The Brain – Anatomy

Lateral Ventricle Question 1. Discuss the boundaries of the posterior horn of the lateral ventricle. Answer. Boundaries It is quadrangular or diamond-shaped in coronal section and presents a roof, lateral wall, floor, and medial wall. Roof, lateral wall and floor: These are formed by tapetum. Posterior horn of lateral ventricle Medial wall: It is formed: In … [Read more...] about Lateral Ventricle

Metathalamus Question 1. Write a short note on the metathalamus. Answer. The metathalamus consists of medial and lateral geniculate bodies, which are rounded elevations on the inferior aspect of the pulvinar. Lateral geniculate body: The lateral geniculate body (LGB) is a small ovoid swelling that projects downwards and laterally from the pulvinar of the thalamus. … [Read more...] about Metathalamus

Third Ventricle Question 1. Describe the 3rd ventricle under the following headings: Gross anatomy, Boundaries, Recesses and Applied anatomy. Answer. The 3rd ventricle is a midline slit-like cavity of the diencephalon, which extends from the lamina terminalis anteriorly to the upper end of the cerebral aqueduct posteriorly. The 3rd ventricle … [Read more...] about Third Ventricle

Hypothalamus Question 1. Describe the hypothalamus under the following headings: Introduction, Boundaries, Regions/parts and nuclei, Functions and Applied anatomy. Answer. Hypothalamus  Introduction The hypothalamus is a small part of the diencephalon that lies below the thalamus. It forms the floor and lower part of the lateral walls of 3rd … [Read more...] about Hypothalamus