PSYC 211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3.1: Crass, Subarachnoid Space, Hydrocephalus
3 Jun 2016
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The goal of neuroscience research is to understand how the brain works, and thus, it is important to adequately understand the brain and its structure. Early anatomists named most brain structure according to their similarity to commonplace objects. Anterior: located near or toward the head. Posterior: located near or toward the tail. Rostral: in a direction along the neuraxis toward the front of the face. Caudal: in a direction along the neuraxis away from the front of the face. Dorsal: in a direction perpendicular to the neuraxis toward the top of the head or back. Ventral: in a direction perpendicular to the neuraxis toward the bottom of the skill or the front surface of the body. Lateral: toward the side of the body, away from the middle. Medial: toward the middle of the body, away from the side. Ipsilateral: located on the same side of the body. Contralateral: located on the opposite side of the body.
