1
Q
What is the brainstem composed of?
A
Consists of three structures:
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Medulla Oblongata
2
Q
What is the primary functions of the brainstem
A
Acts as a major relay station between different parts of the body and cerebral cortex.
The reticular activating system. is located within the midbrain, pons, medulla, and a portion of the thalamus
Scorebuilders Neuromuscular
flashcards
Decks in class (88)
# Cards
-
Neuroanatomy: Anatomical Divisions of the Nervous System22
-
BRAIN19
-
Diencephalon7
-
Midbrain (Mesencephalon)3
-
Hindbrain Rhombencephalon9
-
Brainstem2
-
Blood Supply to the Brain24
-
Supporting Systems to the Brain and Spinal Cord26
-
Spinal Cord9
-
Spinal Cord: Ascending Tracts10
-
Spinal Cord: Decending Tracts8
-
Peripheral Nervous System19
-
Classification of Peripheral Nerves10
-
Cervical Spine: Nerve Root Dermatomes, Myotomes, Reflexes and Parasthetic Areas20
-
Lumbar Spine: Nerve Root Dermatomes, Myotomes, Reflexes and Parasthetic Areas13
-
Cranial Nerves12
-
Cranial Nerve Testing Procedures20
-
Nerves of the Brachial Plexus and Muscles13
-
Lower Extremity Innervation12
-
Superficial Reflex Testing5
-
Deep Tendon Reflexes6
-
Deep Tendon Reflex Testing8
-
Screening if superficial, deep and cortical sensations12
-
Abnormalities in Sensory Perception11
-
Peripheral Nerve Lesions6
-
Classification of Acute Nerve Injuries: Neuropraxia, Axonotmesis, Neurotmesis6
-
Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Typical Etiologies11
-
Girl Am I an Upper or Lower Motor Lesion?19
-
Upper vs Lower Motor Neurons8
-
Involuntary movements/movement disorders and terminology21
-
Modified Ashworth Scale10
-
Balance17
-
Vertigo10
-
Vertigo Pathology Central or Peripheral?10
-
Characteristics of Central vs. Peripheral Nystagmus10
-
Balance Test and Measures7
-
Communication Disorders10
-
Medical Procedures/Testing for Neurological Dysfunction11
-
Antiepileptic Agents6
-
Anti Spasticity Agents5
-
Cholinergic Agents7
-
Dopamine Replacement Agents5
-
Muscle Relaxant Agents5
-
Alzheimer's Disease19
-
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)18
-
Bell's Palsy9
-
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)22
-
Cerebellar Disorders12
-
Diabetic Neuropathy8
-
Epilepsy (bronze)13
-
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)20
-
Huntington's Disease16
-
Multiple Sclerosis (GOLD)22
-
Myasthenia Gravis7
-
Parkinson's Disease4
-
Post-Polio Syndrome4
-
Primary and Secondary Risk Factors that can lead to a CVA10
-
Types of Cerebrovascular Accidents11
-
Characteristics of a CVA4
-
Upper Limb Synergy Pattern14
-
Lower Limb Synergy Pattern8
-
CVA Tests and Measures4
-
Motor Learning2
-
The Three Stage Model of Motor Learning6
-
Types of Feedback5
-
Types of Practice12
-
Motor Control: Key Terminology17
-
Carr and Shepherd: Motor Relearning Approach6
-
Bobath: Neurodevelopmental Treatment8
-
Brunnstrom: Movement Therapy in Hemiplegia7
-
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery7
-
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation5
-
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries17
-
ASIA Impairment Scale5
-
Classification of Level of Injury3
-
Key Muscles (ASIA) [Sensory Testing pg: 296]10
-
Levels of Motor Control (pg 291)4
-
PNF Techniques (Exercise Descriptions) (pg.292)12
-
Neuromuscular and Nervous System Terminology30
-
Glascow Coma Scale23
-
Types of Memory Impairments4
-
Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning9
-
Potential Complications of Spinal Cord Injury20
-
Potential Complications of Spinal Cord Injury (Pressure Ulcers)8
-
Categories of Motor Skills7
-
Types of Practice Schedules9
-
Feedback and Schedules7
-
Theories of Motor Learning7
