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What is the location of conscious thought processes and the origin of all complex intellectual functions?
the cerebrum
How is the cerebrum readily identified?
2 large hemispheres on the superior aspect of the brain
Is the cerebrum the center of your voluntary motor, or involuntary motor nervous system?
voluntary motor
What is the outer gray layer of the cerebrum called?
Cerebral cortex
What is the inner white matter of the cerebrum called?
cerebral medulla
What is the cerebral medulla?
The inner white matter of the cerebrum
What features does the surface of the cerebrum contain?
gyri, sulci and deeper grooves called fissures
What is coup-contrecoup?
Injuries to the cerebrum occur when a blow to the head caused the brain to shift towards the area of impact and injure itself by hitting the inner surface fo the skull, and then rebounding in the opposite direction and injuring itself again by hitting the opposite side of the skull where the original blow was delivered
What is the term for an injury to the cerebrum that can occur when a blow to the head can cause injury on the same side and also injure the brain on the opposite end of the initial blow?
Coup-contrecoup