Brain Anatomy Crossword

Fold of dura mater separating the right and left cerebral hemispheres
Network of capillaries in the walls of the ventricles which produces CSF; seen on CT imaging when partially calcified
Often used as a landmark in diagnostic imaging to assess if the midline of the brain has shifted due to trauma or pressure
Main sulcus that can be seen on CT and MRI imaging of the brain; divides precentral gyrus (of frontal lobe) and postcentral gyrus (of parietal lobe)
Outermost portion of cerebrum, composed of gray matter; receives sensory input and relays motor output
Largest and densest bundle of white matter fibers in the cerebrum
Pair of large oval gray masses; relay station to and from cerebral cortex for all sensory stimuli (except olfactory)
Also called island of Reil; best seen on coronal and axial CT images because it lies deep within the temporal lobe
Endocrine structure that secretes melatonin; can be detected on CT scans when calcified
Most inferior portion of the brainstem; continuous with the spinal cord; regulates heart rate, respiratory rhythm and blood pressure