Cerebellum and fourth ventricle
10 Cerebellum and Fourth Ventricle Cerebellum The cerebellum (L. cerebellum = little brain) is the largest part of the hindbrain and second largest part of the brain as a whole….
Reticular formation and limbic system
19 Reticular Formation and Limbic System Reticular Formation The reticular formation is defined as diffuse ill-defined mass of intermingled neurons and nerve fibres occupying the entire core of brainstem (Fig….
Autonomic nervous system
20 Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic (self-controlling) nervous system is that part of the nervous system which regulates most of the involuntary activities of the body, such as the activities…
Somatic motor and sensory pathways
17 Somatic Motor and Sensory Pathways Somatic Motor Pathways The somatic motor pathways of the brain and spinal cord are divided into pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems. Both these systems control…
Basal nuclei (Basal Ganglia)
13 Basal Nuclei (Basal Ganglia) The basal ganglia are the large masses of grey matter situated within the white core of each cerebral hemisphere and form essential constituents of the…
Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
16 Meninges And Cerebrospinal Fluid Meninges The brain and spinal cord are enclosed in three protective membranes called meninges. From without inwards these are: (a) dura mater, (b) arachnoid mater,…
Central nervous system: an overview
6 Central Nervous System: an Overview The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are located in the cranial cavity and vertebral canal respectively (Fig….
Peripheral nerves and ganglia
3 Peripheral Nerves and Ganglia The peripheral nerve lesions are common in clinical practice and can be caused by a wide variety of diseases like trauma, neoplasms, infection, metabolic diseases…
