Cerebrum
Identification Points
1. Outer cortex is gray matter,
Inner medulla is white matter.
2. Cortex-six-layered structure.
3. Main cell types-pyramidal and stellate cells.
4. Medulla contains myelinated nerve fibers.
Cerebellum
Identification Points
1.Cerebellar folia with outer cortex and inner medulla.
2. Cortex--three-layered structure. Outer molecular,
middle Purkinje cell and inner prominent granular
cell layer seen.
3. Main cell types-Purkinje cells and granule cells.
4. Medulla is made up of white matter.
Spinal Cord
Identification Points
1. Central H-shaped gray matter with
large anterior horns, narrow posterior horns.
2. Surrounding white matter with anterior
deep median fissure.