Delve deeper into the fascinating world of Neuro Anatomy and Radiology in this second part of our informative series. This teaching session is specifically designed for medical students who want to enhance and update their knowledge in neuroscience and radiological imaging.
Identify the three parts of the brainstem and describe their gross anatomical features and main functions.
Identify all 12 cranial nerves and describe the location of their nuclei, their functions and where they exit the skull.
Understand how visual information is conveyed from the retina to the primary visual cortex and how disruptions to this pathway causes various visual field defects.
Describe the gross anatomy and functions of the cerebellum. Identify important midline structures of the brain visible on a sagittal section.
Describe the main functions and parts of the limbic system.
Identify the parts of the basal ganglia and the internal capsule.
Describe the anatomy of the vertebral column, including the features of each type of vertebrae.
Identify the intervertebral discs, ligaments and muscles that support the vertebral column.
Describe the anatomy of the spinal cord including the formation of spinal nerves.
Describe the three main spinal tracts, including their courses, functions, and locations within the cord.
Understand how the basal ganglia and brainstem structures look on imaging.
Interpret general anatomical features of the brain on imaging.
