Neuroscience for RehabilitationThe first neuroanatomy text written specifically for physical therapy students Instructors finally have a resource created specifically for physical therapy students taking a neuroanatomy course. Neuroanatomy for Physical Therapy provides readers with an understanding of the anatomical localization of brain function in order to help them accurately interpret the wealth of new human brain images now available. The author, a recognized expert in human nervous system development, includes numerous case studies with patient presentations, and due to its importance in physical therapy, extensive coverage of peripheral nerve damage. • Content mirrors the standard physical therapy curriculum, freeing instructors from having to use neuroanatomy texts intended for medical students |
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... (Figure 1.2). These axes are most easily understood in qua- drupedal animals with a more linear CNS than that of humans. In the rat (Figure 1.2A), the rostrocaudal axis runs approximately in a straight line from the nose (rostrum) to the ...
... (Figure 2.3A): (1) The cervical segment ascends from the bifurcation of the com- mon carotid into the external and internal carotid arteries (Figure 2.2) to enter the cranium through the carotid canal; (2) the intrape- trosal segment ...
... fIgurE. a.2. Pelli-Robson contrast sensitivity chart. middle. Each eye is tested individually, and the patient is asked to identify and describe areas of visual loss or distor- tion while keeping steady fixation on the central dot ...
Contents
CHAPTER 1 STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 VASCULAR SUPPLY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM | 15 |
CHAPTER 3 CELLULAR ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | 33 |
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