BSC 2346 Module 07 Lab Worksheet: Central Nervous System- Sheep Brain Dissection

BSC 2346 Module 07 Lab Worksheet: Central Nervous System- Sheep Brain Dissection.Introduction This week’s lab will focus on the central nervous system (CNS) and the identification of the anatomical structures that define the CNS. Objectives Objectives for this week’s lab include: 1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specimen dissection, 2) Identification of gross anatomy of the sheep brain, and 3) Recognize gross anatomy of the CNS on pictures of human cadaver. Overview The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain consists of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The cerebrum is divided into left and right hemispheres with frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes within each hemisphere. The brain stem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. Each region/component of the CNS has a specific function, for example, the occipital lobe allows for the fu...

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