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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... cell body of the injured neuron in a process called chromatolysis . Within the cell body , the Nissl sub- stance ... bodies . B. When the fiber is injured , the neuronal nucleus moves to the cell periphery , Nissl bodies become ...
... cell bodies of vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves that innervate visceral tissues. inferior oblique muscle ... cell body and axon; important site for integration of electrical signals and for initi- ating action potentials conducted ...
... cell bodies. Purkinje neuron (or cell): Output neuron of the cerebellar cor- tex; makes GABAergic inhibitory synapses on neurons of deep cerebellar nuclei and vestibular nuclei. putamen: Component of the striatum; important in limb and ...
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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