CNS Flashcards
focal neurological signs
set symptoms or signs in which causation can be localized to an anatomic site in the CNS
frontal neurological signs
anosmia, inappropriate emotions, expressive dysphasia, motor impairment
temporal neurological signs
cortical deafness and receptive dysphasia
parietal neurological signs
receptive dysphasia, sensory impairment
What does the cerebellum do?
precise motor control
Wernicks area
temporal lobe ü
broca’s area
frontal lobe
diffuse neurological injury
due to increased intracranial pressure usually manifest as impairment of consciousness
Brain stem
conduction of major motor and sensory pathways, control of cardio respiratory functions and consciousness, cranial nerve roots
What is herniation
part of the brain moves from one compartment of the skull to another due to increased intracranial pressure
meninges
cover CNS have protective function and production of cerebral fluid