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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... sensory experiences. Apart from our basic sensory capabili- ties, like discriminating textures and shapes of grasped objects, or ensuring that we are not hurt when we hold something too hot, somatic sensations are also critical for many ...
... sensory fiber has multiple terminal branches and , therefore , multiple receptive endings . VI SENSORY - MOTOR INTERACTION Sensory and motor pathways have been considered separately in this chapter , due to distinct anatomical pathways ...
... Sensory modalities , 72 Sensory receptors , 79-81 Sensory trigeminal nuclei , 124-125 Serotongeric pathway , 89f Sigmoid sinus , 10f , 22 Sigmoid sinus vein , 22f Smooth pursuit control of smooth pursuit , 130 overview of , 129–130 ...
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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