| A | B |
|---|
| myeloma | spinal cord tumor |
| meningioma | tumor of the arachnoid layer of the meninges |
| cordotomy | performed to sever sensory fibers to relieve intractable pain |
| rhizotomy | anterior motor roots severed to control involuntary muscle contractions |
| myelography | radiograph of the spinal canal |
| hydrocephalus | increased amount of CSF in the ventricles of the brain |
| craniotomy | incision made into the skull to expose the brain |
| craniosynostosis | premature closure of the cranial sutures |
| craniectomy | surgical removal of a portion of the cranium |
| trephination | burr holes |
| Central Nervous System | consists of brain and spinal cord |
| Peripheral Nervous System | consists of cranial and spinal nerves |
| cerebrum | governs all motors activities and sensory impulses. Responsible for memory, intelligence and reason. |
| cerebellum | functions are concerned with movement |
| pia mater | layer closest to the brain |
| dura mater | outermost layer of the brain |
| arachnoid | middle layer of the meninges |
