Neuroanatomy Self Study Module: Basal Nuclei, Limbic System, and Cerebellum

Contributed By

Kirsten Brown

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Science

Additional Authors

Dr. Katie DeVeau, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA

Case Overview

This module is developed as self-study review aids for neuroanatomy content covered within an integrated medical courses/blocks in a NE US medical school. This module covers the basal nuclei, limbic system, and cerebellum and includes a self-study lab manual and animated slides.

Anatomical Region and System

Presentation by Functional Systems

Target Audience

Additional Details

  • Level of Neuroanatomy Content: Basic
  • Average Activity Duration: 1 hour
  • Adaptable for Online Learning: No
  • level of difficulty to implement this resource: easy

activity type

  • E-Module
  • Individual activity
  • Laboratory Session / Lab Manual

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the three-dimensional relationship of the basal ganglia to the ventricular system and internal capsule.
  • Identify components of the basal ganglia in coronal and horizontal brain section.
  • Identify the external anatomical features of the cerebellum in images of gross specimens and MRI.

Instructions

Included in the laboratory manual. In addition, the following guidance has been provided to students:

  • The PowerPoint slides are to be used in conjunction with the lab manual
  • The manual provides the accompanying slide number and structures to identify
  • When you put the ppt in presentation mode, you can click through the answers and identification questions.
  • A blank ppt manual has been provided for you to fill out on your own.

Instructor Preparation

This module/lab manual was developed as self-study review aids for neuroanatomy content covered within an integrated medical course/block.  Originally, this was set up as a laboratory session, where faculty walked around and answered questions while students reviewed the slides in class. However,  over time, the faculty realized that the students preferred to study them at home, versus in the classroom.  

The surface anatomy module is reinforced in relevant lectures: limbic system, cerebellum, diencephalon, basal nuclei, and other associated sessions.

After students complete the above sessions, they are instructed to review the neuro module.  In prior years of the curriculum,  students were assessed on this content via a 15-25 MCQ quiz using images similar to those in the module. Questions ask to identity a structure, identify a function of an identified structure, or recognize losses of a specific area. 

 

Please note: The module works best in a ppt format. Therefore users will need to contact the author (kmbrown at gwu dot edu) for access to the ppt versions for students and faculty. The manual and a pdf set of slides with the images removed has been provided so users can assess the level of detail.

Student Preparatory Work

Preparatory work is to complete the didactic sessions prior to reviewing the module content. For basal nuclei, limbic system, and cerebellum, that is approximately seven sessions (~15 hours) over several weeks. 

Additional Relevant Information

Provide clear instructions to the students prior to attending the session. Given this is reviewing existing content within a course, it is recommended to provide that outline so they know what to expect. Linking the material the assessments is highly recommended so students don’t feel they’re doing “busy work.” 

This is part of several modules in the GNN:

Neuro Module 1: Spinal Cord and Nerves

Neuro Module 2. Brainstem 

Neuro Module 3. Surface Anatomy of the Brain

Neuro Module 4. Basal Nuclei, Limbic System, and Cerebellum

Licensing

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License).

Peer Review Statement

This work has been vetted and accepted through the GNN peer-review process before publication.

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