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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... Rostral Caudal Ventral Rostral Dorsal (superior) (Figure 1.3). Horizontal sections in the forebrain are cut parallel to the longitudinal axis. As one continues caudally through the neuraxis, inferior to the cephalic flexure and into the ...
... Rostral dysraphic defects can involve extrusion of meninges , CSF , and brain tissue into a sac usually protruding from the back of the head . Caudally , failure of posterior neuropore closure presents as spina bifida , and myeloschisis ...
... rostral: Toward the nose. rostral interstitial nucleus of the medial longitudinal fas- ciculus: Plays a role in control of vertical saccades. rostral spinocerebellar tract: Transmits information about the level of activation in cervical ...
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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