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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... neurons in Clarke's nucleus dorsalis decussate and ascend in the ... motor function ( Figure 5.3 ) . Generally , laminae I - VI serve sensory ... neurons of the antero- lateral system . Second - order axons from this cell column ...
... motor units , such as those in the digits and extraocular eye muscles , provide exquisite control , allowing us to ... neurons on the ipsilateral ( same ) side as the muscles they activate . Axons of these cortical efferent “ upper ” motor ...
... motor neurons ( y - motor neurons ) ( Figure 5.19 ) . When a y - motor neuron fires , it causes the muscle spindle fiber to contract . The shortening of the muscle spindle fiber is detected by the annulospiral endings in the muscle ...
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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