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Chapter 11
Neuroanatomy
Terminology Worksheet
Define these terms from your text. Be ready to discuss these in class!
Term Definition
Gyrus
Central nevous system (CNS)
Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Dermatome
Dorsal root ganglion
Ventral root
Afferent
Efferent
Pia mater
Arachnoid mater
Falx cerebri
Tentorium cerebelli
Somatic nervous system
Glial cells
Myelin
Cerebrospinal fluid
Insular cortex