Dillon MCQ 30

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Saturday, November 26 2022 by dillon

Last modified on Saturday, November 26 2022.

 
        A) Anterior nucleus
 
        B) MGN
 
        C) LGN
 
        D) Pulvinar
 

 

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This question was created on November 26, 2022 by dillon.
This question was last modified on November 26, 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Anterior nucleus

This answer is correct.

The anterior nucleus is small bump on the superior, anterior aspect of the thalamus  (See References)

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B) MGN

This answer is incorrect.

The MGN would be a small bump of the posterior surface of the thalamus medial to the LGN  (See References)

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C) LGN

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The LGN would be found on the posterior aspect of the thalamus   (See References)

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D) Pulvinar

This answer is incorrect.

The pulvinar can be thought of as the "butt" of the thalamus and can be seen in posterior view  (See References)

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References:

1. Vanderah, Todd W., and John Nolte. “Ch. 16 The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and From the Cerebral Cortex” Nolte's Essentials of the Human Brain, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2019.

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Dillon MCQ 30
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Question written by dillon. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 11/26/2022
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