Essentials of Neuroscience for Physiotherapists

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Cerebellum
What are the 3 functional section...,
What are the inputs outputs of th...,
What is the role of the vestibulo...
9  cards
Anatomy of the Brain
What are the lobes of the brain,
Where is the primary motor cortex...,
Where is the supplementary motor ...
9  cards
Receptor Types
What are the structural receptor ...,
What are the locational receptor ...,
What are the receptors types rela...
5  cards
Vestibular System
What are the receptors in the ves...,
What is the role of the semi circ...,
How do semi circular canals detec...
8  cards
Basal Ganglia
What are the 5 nuclei of the basa...,
Describe the cortico basal gangli...,
What are the differences between ...
5  cards
Balance
Define static balance,
Define dynamic balance,
What are the two types of movemen...
4  cards
Descending motor tracts
What is the origin of the cortico...,
What is the origin of the rubro s...,
What is the origin of reticulo sp...
23  cards
Ascending sensory tracts
What does the spinothalamic pathw...,
What does the posterior column me...,
What does the spinocerebellar tra...
6  cards
Spinal cord anatomy
What is the conus medullaris,
What is the filun terminale,
What is the cauda equina
7  cards
Cranial Nerves
What is cranial nerve ii what is ...,
What is cranial nerve iii what is...,
What is cranial nerve iv what is ...
5  cards
Vision
What are the 6 eye muscles,
What is visual acuity,
What is visual field
4  cards
MS, Stroke and Parkinson’s
Describe the pathology for multip...,
Describe the pathology for stroke,
What is the pathology and effect ...
6  cards
Neuroplasticity
What is neuroplasticity,
What is dendritic arborisation,
What is the training effect
5  cards
Gait
What is cadence,
What is speed,
What are the spatial features of ...
4  cards
Reflexes
Classify a simple stretch reflex,
What is reciprocal inhibition,
Classify and describe a flexor wi...
4  cards

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