Neuroanatomy · Nervous System · Easy
Prefrontal
Meaning: Describing the foremost region of the brain's anterior lobe, responsible for planning, decision-making and personality.
In practice: Damage to the prefrontal cortex can cause disinhibition and poor judgement.
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Two questions on related neuroanatomy words.
Which word means: Describing the descending motor pathway that runs from the red nucleus of the midbrain to the cord, aiding flexor tone.
Answer: Rubrospinal
Which word means: Describing the gyrus immediately in front of the Rolandic sulcus, which contains the primary motor cortex.
Answer: Precentral
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