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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... axons conduct slowly , ~ 0.5-2.0 m / sec ( Table 3.2 ) . Noxious ( noci- ceptive , damaging ) , thermal , and chemical stimuli are carried on thin , often unmyelinated axons , as are peripheral autonomic fibers . Large caliber axons ...
... axons and allows faster saltatory conduction. C. “Cable properties” of axons indicate that axons with a small cross-section area have less resistance to ion flow and therefore conduct action potentials faster than large axons. D. Myelinated ...
... axons. cortical column: Collection of radially oriented neurons that have similar functions and anatomical connections; basic functional unit of the cerebral cortex. cortical nucleus (of the amygdala): Receives input from olfac- tory ...
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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