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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... PROCESSING IN SENSORY, MOTOR, AND ASSOCIATION CORTICES Central Processing in the Somatosensory System II MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE DIENCEPHALON Localizing stimuli Anatomy of the Thalamus Neuropathic Pain Anatomy of the Hypothalamus ...
... processing in the visual system Information processing in the primary visual cortex ( area 17 ) , or stri- ate cortex , is among the most complex systems in the sensory brain . Posterior to the optic chiasm , the optic tracts contain ...
... Processing. in. the. auditory. system. Consider for a moment how many ways we use auditory informa- tion in our daily lives. From the ... Processing in the Auditory System Central Processing in the Vestibular System Subcortical processing.
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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