Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course: the participant will be able to:
- List the lobes of the brain.
- Understand the functions each lobe.
- Identify the protective covers (layers) of the brain.
- Explain the structure of the blood-brain barrier and its functions in reference to the brain.
- Define what the Circle of Willis and its four main parts.
- Recognize normal brain anatomy in CT and MRI images.
- Understand what cerebrospinal fluid is, its flow and how it works.
- Recognize abnormal pathology in CT and MRI as it relates to cerebrospinal fluid.
- Discuss what the Corpus Callosum is and its functions.
- Identify the where the Corpus Callosum is on CT and MRI images.
- List cells of the Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems
- Identify functions and association areas of the Cerebral Cortex.
- List the 12 cranial nerves and their sensory/motor functions.
- Explain the 4 types of hemorrhages of the head.
- Recognize the different types of hemorrhages in CT and MRI images.
- List the organs of the endocrine systems and their functions.
- Explain the relationships of different hormones.