Nervous System Flashcards
What does the peripheral nervous system consist of?
Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
What are two combining forms for meninges?
Meningo
Meningio
What is the combining form for nerve?
Neuro
Damage/disease of a nerve
Neuropathy
Collection of blood in the brain
Brain hematoma
What are three types of hematoma?
Epidural
Subdural
Intracerebral
Pain in posterior thigh from compression/irritation of the sciatic nerve
Sciata
Too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
Water on the brain
Hydrocephalus
What is another term for spinal tap?
Lumbar puncture
What does ALS stand for/mean?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Degeneration of motor neurons
What does MS stand for/mean?
Multiple sclerosis
Demyelination disease
What is the degeneration of the substantial nigra?
Parkinson’s disease
What does TIA stand for/mean?
Transient ischemic attack
Mini stroke
Another word for temporary
Transient
What does is a term for lack of oxygen?
Ischemic
