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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... lesion. In contrast, a peripheral lesion of CN X gener- ates ipsilateral paralysis and deviation of the uvula contralateral to the vagus nerve injury. Weakness of palatal and pharyngeal muscles produces difficulty swallowing and a ...
... lesions of the descending CBT pathway, or cortical lesions, do not typically produce deficits because of the bilateral supply of motor nuclei above the upper representation of the face in the facial motor nuclei. Lesion of the motor ...
... lesion, the presen- tation is a lateral gaze palsy, and neither eye can deviate to the ipsilateral side. Gazing away from the lesion presents as an internuclear ophthalmoplegia. The ipsilateral eye is unable to adduct while the ...
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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