KIN 2500 Chapter : Chapter 15

• School: LSU
• Department: Kinesiology: Professional Courses/Basic Activity Courses
• Course: KIN 2500
• Professor: All

Document Summary

15. 2- support and protection of the brain: the brain is protected and isolated by multiple structures. The meningeal layer: lies deep to periosteal layer; usually fused to periosteal layer, except in specific areas where the two layers separate to form large, blood-filled spaces called dural venous sinuses. The transverse sinuses run within its posterior border. A tiny occipital sinus runs in its posterior vertical border: the smallest of the dural septa is the diaphragma sellae, which forms a roof over the selia turcica of the sphenoid bones. A small opening within it allows for the passage of a thin stalk, called the infundibulum, that attaches the pituitary gland to the base of the hypothalamus. Csf, whereas the hypothalamus and pineal gland produce some hormones that must have ready access to the bloodstream. Insula is a small love deep to the lateral sulcus; involved in interceptive awareness, emotional responses, empathy, and interpretation of taste.