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PNS Unit 2
Palmer PCC neuroanatomy 2
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Anatomy
Graduate
04/13/2011

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Term
Is C.N. VIII sensory, motor, or mixed?
Definition
Purely sensory.
Term
Cochlear nerve
Definition
The nerve of hearing.
Term
Ganglion for the Cochlear nerve
Definition
Ganglion of Corti
Term
Cell type of ganglion of Corti
Definition
Bipolar
Term
Organ of Corti
Location
Definition
In the osseous spiral lamina of the cochlea.
Term
Organ of Corti
Peripheral processes
Definition
(Dendrites)
extend into the lumen of the cochlea and end in relation to the cells of the organ of corti.
Term
Organ of Corti
Central processes
Definition
(axons)
pass down the modiolus, through the foramina of the tractus spiralis/central foramen to form the cochlear nerve.
Term
Cochlear nerve
accompanyment
Definition
accompanied by vestibular N. and Facial N. through the Internal Accoustic Meatus and passes the the M.O.
Term
Cochlear Nerve
Nuclei of termination
Definition
1) Dorsal Cochlear
2) Ventral Cochlear
3) Superior Olivary N.
4) Trapezoid N.
5) Inferior Colliculous
6) Medial Geniculate body

1-4 are in M.O., 5 is in Pons, 6 is in metathalamus
Term
Commissure of Gudden
Definition
Medial geniculate bodies communicate with each other via this feature.
Term
Cortical proections of audition are from...
Definition
the medial geniculate body that end in the superior temporal gyrus (B.A. 41,42)
Term
Auditory impressions are interpreted here.
Definition
Superior Temporal Gyrus
Term
Vestibular Nerve
Fibers arise from...
Definition
Bipolar neurons in Scarpa's (vestibular) Ganglion
Term
Ampullary Nerves
Definition
3 bundles of dendrites originating from Scarpa's Ganglion that end in the labrynth.
Term
Superior Ampullary Nerve
Definition
Largest of Ampullary Nerves
Carries impulses from:
ampullae of the superior and lateral semicircular ducts
and the Utricle
Term
The Inferior Ampullary Nerve
Definition
Smallest
Supplies only the saccule
Term
The Posterior Ampullary N.
Definition
Supplies the ampulla of the posterior semicircular duct.
Term
3 Terminal Vestibular Nuclei
Definition
Lateral vestibular (principle)
Superior vestibular
Medial vestibular
Term
Fiber's from Dieter's, Schwalbe's, and Bechterew's nuclei pass through...
Definition
the restiform body to the cerebellum.
Term
Vestibulo spinal tract
Definition
decending spinal tract from cerebellum to anterior horn cells of the spinal cord.
Extrapyramidal tract, carries impulses for automatic antigravity reflexes.
Term
Cortical center for the Vestibular nerve.
Definition
There is none!
Cerebellum is considered the brain center.
Term
3 Divisions of the ear
Definition
Auditus Externa (auricula, external canal)
Auditus Media (drum or tympanum)
Auditus Interna (labrynth)
Term
The middle ear receives sympathetic fibers from...
Definition
the internal carotid plexus that pass into the ear drum through the carotid (anterior) wall.
Term
Caroticotympanic Nerves
Definition
Supply mucous glands of the tympanum and the blood vessels of the ear drum and all its contents.
Fibers from internal carotid plexus
Term
Inner ear
Definition
Cochlea
Vestibular aparatus
Term
Acoustic Nerve
Supplies
Definition
Inner ear:
Cochlea
Vestibular Apparatus
And blood vessels in the labrynth
Term
Accoustic Nerve
communications
Definition
with the cavernous plexus
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Sensory, Motor, Mixed?
Definition
Mixed!
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Somatic Sensory Fibers
Definition
Supply:
Mucous Membranes of pharynx, fauces, palatine tonsil, posterior 1/3 of tongue, and middle ear.
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Somatic Motor Fibers supplies
Definition
Supply Stylopharyngeaus Muscle
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Visceromotor fibers supply
Definition
Parotid and mucous glands of the posterior of the tongue and fauces.
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Vaso-afferent fibers
Definition
supply blood pressure receptor cells of the carotid sinus and chemoreceptor cells of the carotid body.
Plays role in reflex mechanism that controls cardiac output.
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Special Visceral Afferent Fibers
Definition
Carry taste sensation from the taste buds of the posterior 1/3 of the tongue.
Papillae: simplicae, fungiform, and vallate
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Apparent origin
Definition
3-4 rootlets from side of M.O. between olive and restiform body.
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Exit
Definition
Jugular Foramen
Term
Jugular Ganglion
Definition
superior and smaller sensory ganglion of C.N. IX
May be absent
Contains gustatory neurons.
Term
Petrous Ganglion
Definition
Sensory Ganglion of CN IX
Inferior and Larger
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Nuclei of termination
Definition
Nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract (general sensation and nociception)
Nucleus of the tractus solitarius (visceral afferent function, gustation)
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Nuclei of origin
Definition
2 withing M.O.
Nucleus ambiguus (somatic motor nucleas for IX, X, XI. IX only for stylopharyngeus muscle)
Nucleus Salivatorius Inferioris (gives rise to the visceral secretomotor fibers for parotid gland and smaller mucous glands)
Term
Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Communications
Definition
Sympathetic communications with superior cervical ganglion and petrous ganglion.
With Vagus and Auricular nerves
With facial nerve
Term
Tympanic Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal
Arrises from petrous ganglion
Supply mucous membrain of the ear drum (sensory).
Term
Carotid Sinus Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal N.
Carries impulses from blood pressure receptor cells of the Carotid Sinus
Chemoreception from Carotid Body.
Communicates with Vagus
Term
Pharyngeal Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal N.
Fibers from Petrous Ganglion
Sensory for mucous membranes of throught.
Communicates with Vagus,
Term
Pharyngeal Plexus
Definition
Formed by communications from pharyngeal N., Vagus, and sympathetic nervous system.
Sympathetic Elements: Supply blood vessels and glands of throat.
Glossopharyngeal element: supply somatic sensory lining of throat (sensory gag reflex)
Vagal ellement supply muscles of throught (motor gag reflex)
Term
Stylopharyngeus Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal N.
Fubers from Nucleus Ambiguus
Supplies stylopharyngeus
Term
Tonsillar Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal N.
Fibers from petrous ganglion
Supplies mucous membranes of the gauces, soft palate, and palatine tonsil
Term
Lingual Nerve
Definition
Branch of Glossopharyngeal Nerve
From cells in petrous ganglion and jugular ganglion.
Special visceral (taste post 1/3 of tongue)
Secretomotor fibers from otic ganglion to reach posterior lingual glands.
Cortical centers: Postcentral gyrus
Term
Vagus
Mixed, Motor, or just plain sensory?
Definition
Mixed
Term
Vagus
Apperant Origin
Definition
8-10 rootlets on the side of the M.O.
Term
Vagus
Cranial Vault Exit
Definition
Jugular Foramen
Term
Vagus
Cranial Vault Exit
Definition
Jugular Foramen
Term
Vagus
Sensory ganglia
Definition
Contain Unipolar cells!
Jugular Ganglion
Nodose Ganglion
Term
Jugular Ganglion
Definition
smaller and superior
Located in jugular fossa
Nerve of Arnold and recurrent meningeal nerves arise from cells here.
Term
Nodose Ganglion
Definition
Principal Sensory Nucleus for Vagus
Larger and inferior to Jugular ganglion
Term
Vagus
Nuclei of Termination
Definition
Nucleus of the spinal trigeminal Tract
Nucleus of the tractus solitarius
Term
Nucleus of the spinal trigeminal tract
Definition
somatic sensory, especially pain (x)
Term
Nucleus of the tractus solitarius
Definition
Visceral afferent, including taste (x)
Term
Vagus
Nuclei of origin
Definition
Nucleus ambiguus
Nucleus ala cinerea
Term
Nucleus ambiguus
Definition
(x)
gives rise to somatic motor fibers
Ventral motor nucleus of vagus
Term
Nucleus ala cinerea
Definition
(x)
Parasympathetic visceral motor nucleus
Dorsal motor nucleus
Term
Ala cinerea
Definition
feature in rhomboid fossa formed by nucleus ala cinerea
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