Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Central Nervous System

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Multiple Choice

Which fissure is the longitudinal groove located on the ventral surface of the spinal cord?

Anterior median fissure

Central canal

Posterior median sulcus

Lateral sulcus

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the spinal cord. The spinal cord has several grooves and fissures that help divide and organize its structure. These include the anterior median fissure, posterior median sulcus, central canal, and lateral sulcus.

Step 2: Focus on the ventral (front) surface of the spinal cord. The anterior median fissure is a deep groove located on the ventral side, while the posterior median sulcus is on the dorsal (back) side.

Step 3: Differentiate between the terms provided. The central canal is an internal structure that runs through the center of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid, not a groove or fissure. The lateral sulcus is located on the sides of the spinal cord, not the ventral surface.

Step 4: Identify the anterior median fissure as the correct answer. It is the longitudinal groove specifically located on the ventral surface of the spinal cord.

Step 5: Confirm your understanding by visualizing or referencing a diagram of the spinal cord to see the anterior median fissure clearly marked on the ventral side.