The Central Nervous System
The Spinal Cord
1. Gross Anatomy and Protection
1. Gross Anatomy and Protection
- Describe the gross and microscopic structure of the spinal cord.
2. Cross-Sectional
Anatomy
- List the major spinal cord tracts, and classify each as a motor or sensory tract.
The Peripheral Nervous System
2. Sensory
Receptors
- Classify general sensory receptors by structure, stimulus detected, and body location.
3. Nerves and
Associated Ganglia
- Define ganglion and indicate the general body location of ganglia.
- Describe the general structure of a nerve.
4. Cranial Nerves
- Name the 12 pairs of cranial nerves; indicate the body region and structures innervated by each.
5. Spinal Nerves
- Describe the formation of a spinal nerve and the general distribution of its rami.
- Define plexus. Name the major plexuses and describe the distribution and function of the peripheral nerves arising from each plexus.
6. The Reflex Arc
- Name the components of a reflex arc and distinguish between autonomic and somatic reflexes
