Introduction to Neuroanatomy
Structure-function relationships
Localization of function in the CNS
Non-invasive brain imaging
CAT: structure, low resolution
MRI: structure, high resolution
PET: function, low resolution
fMRI: function, high resolution

Dual approach to learning neuroanatomy:
Functional anatomy
Neural structures that serve particular functions; e.g., pain path from skin to cortex for perception
Regional anatomy
Localization of structures in particular brain regions

Lecture objectives:
Overview of brain structures to “demystify” anatomical content in Neural Science lectures
Survey brain structure-function relations to provide background for first labs

Introduction to Neuroanatomy I:
Regional Anatomy

CNS Organizational Principles
1) Tubular organization of central nervous system
2) Columnar/longitudinal organization of spinal and cranial nerve nuclei
3) Complex C-shaped organization of cerebral cortex and deep structures

Brief Overview of Mature CNS Neuroanatomy
Tubular organization of central nervous system

SC

Brief Overview of Mature CNS Neuroanatomy
1) Tubular organization of central nervous system

Neural Induction
•Portion of the dorsal ectoderm becomes committed to become the nervous system:
Neural plate

Slide 10

NT development

3 & 5 ves stages

MidsagBrain

axes

Spinal cord & brain stem have a similar developmental plan
Segmentation

SC dev

Slide 17

"Key differences"
Key differences
1) central canal enlargement  motor medial and sensory lateral
2) migration away from ventricle
3) >> sensory and motor

BS dev

Medulla development

Pons development

Midbrain development

"Key differences"
Key differences
1) CH more complex than BS/SC
2) Cortical gyri more complex anatomy than nuclei
3) Subcortical nuclei are C-shaped
Confusing: structure in two places on image

Diencephalon
Thalamus
Gateway to cortex
Hypothalamus
Control of endocrine and bodily functions
Circadian rhythms
Etc.

CH dev

Cerebral Cortex Development

Forebrain Development & C-shaped Structures
Cerebral cortex (NTA 3-15)
Lateral ventricles (NTA 3-16)
Striatum (NTA 3-16)
Hippocampal formation  and fornix
 (NTA 3-17)

Summary
7 Major components of the central nervous system & Ventricles
All present from ~ 1st prenatal month