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Vestibular Flashcards
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Veterinary Medicine
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04/17/2006

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Term
name the functions of the vestibular system
Definition
1. balance, 2. monitor changes of position of the head, 3. coordinate eye movement with head movement, 4. coordinate limbs with head movement
Term
the osseos portion that is the "bucket" of the vestibular system
Definition
bony labyrinth
Term
canals arranged in 3 pairs at right angles.
Definition
semicircular canals
Term
the middle portion of the vestibular system
Definition
vestibule
Term
the "snail shell" which is responsible for hearing
Definition
cochlea
Term
the "water filled bag" within the "bucket"-filled with endolymph
Definition
membranous labyrinth
Term
fluid within the semicircular canal
Definition
semicircular duct
Term
fluid within the vestibule
Definition
utricle and saccule
Term
fluid within the cochlea
Definition
cochlear duct
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describe the hair cell
Definition
a receptor that projects off cells. stereocillia (short) and kinocilium (large)
Term
describe the function of the hair cells
Definition
detect changes in motion (rotory and linear)
Term
how do the hair cause function
Definition
the hair part is embedded in gel (otolithic membrane), when movement happens, gel moves and cause hairs to bend. this releases neurotransmitters to nerve fibers at the bases of cells.
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the name of the gel that embedds the hairs
Definition
otolithic membrane
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the receptors that are embedded in the cupula in each ampulla of the semicircular ducts
Definition
cristae ampullares
Term
function of the cristae ampullares
Definition
dynamic equilibrium, rotary movement (as head spins around)
Term
receptors that are embedded in the otolithic membrane of each utricle and saccule
Definition
maculae
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the function of the maculae
Definition
static equilibrium, linear acceleration
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where do the primary fibers of the vestibular system synapse
Definition
the vestibular nuclei, some go directly to the cerebellum
Term
where do the secondary fibers go
Definition
come from the vestibular nuclei, have efferent projections to the nervous system
Term
what is the fuction of the rostral vestibular nuclei
Definition
predominantly projects to the extraocular nuclei of CN 3, 4, 6.
Term
what is the function of the caudal vestibular nuclei
Definition
project toward the cerebellum
Term
what is the function of the later vestibular nuclei
Definition
project toward the spinal chord, regulate muscle tone/balance.
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what is the function of the medial vestibular nuclei
Definition
project toward the spinal chord, cervical musculature-positions neck in relation to change
Term
what is the function of the lateral vestibulospinal tract
Definition
1. facillitate ipsilateral extensor muscle tone, 2. regulate muscle tone/balance
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what is the function of the medial vestibulospinal tract
Definition
go to the cervical muscles from the medial nuclei
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what is the function of the extraocular nuclei
Definition
(3, 4, 6)-keep eyes stationary as head moves, conjugate eye movements
Term
function of the vomition center
Definition
spining stimulates receptors that go to the up chuck center
Term
what is the function of the vestibulospinal tract
Definition
seconary: enter floculonodular lobe, primary: directly to cerebellum to the fastigial nucleus
Term
What are the branches of the medial longitudinal fasciculus
Definition
ascending branch, decending branch
Term
the function of the ascending branch of the longitudinal fasciculus
Definition
go rostrally, provide vestibular info to the eyes (3, 4, 6)-form vestibulomesencephalic tract
Term
what is the function of the descending branch of the medial longitudinal fasciculus
Definition
go to caudal spinal chord, regulate extensor tone, form mediovestibulospinal tract
Term
posture signs of vestibular disease
Definition
1. asymmetric ataxia, 2. head tilt, 3. curved trunk, 4. tip, fall, roll over, 5. circling
Term
eye signs of vestibular disease
Definition
1. nystagmus-involuntary ossilation of eyes
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