After Joe Fell and Hit the Back of His Head,his

question 122

Multiple Choice

After Joe fell and hit the back of his head,his movements have been very uncoordinated and he has not been able to acquire any new skills that require automatic movement.Joe most likely had damage to his:

• A) medulla.
• B) reticular formation.
• C) pons.
• D) cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Ethmoid

refers to a porous bone located between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.

Sphenoid

A bone that forms part of the floor of the cranium.

Parietal

Relating to the parietal lobes of the brain, which process sensory information like touch, pressure, and temperature.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head, often relating to the visual processing center of the brain.