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what nerves make up the peripheral nervous system?

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cranial and spinal nerves, and the ascending and descending pathways

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what structures make up the central nervous system?

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brain and spinal cord

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function of the autonomic nervous system

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coordinates and regulates internal organs of the body (cardiac muscle and smooth muscle)

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what are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

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  1. sympathetic: stimulates action during physiologic and psychologic stress
  2. parasympathetic: conserves body resources, maintains day-to-day body functions such as digestion and elimination
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cerebrum location

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main brain structure, w/ two hemispheres each divided into lobes, has a gray outer layer (cerebral cortex)

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cerebral cortex

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outer, gray matter layer of the cerebrum, responsible for general movement, visceral functions, perception, behavior, and integration of these functions

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commissural fibers

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AKA corpus callosum, facilitate coordination between L and R cerebrum hemispheres

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location of the frontal lobe

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forehead region, back to about the ears

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function of the frontal lobe

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motor cortex, voluntary skeletal movement and control of eye movements

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location of the parietal lobe

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posterior to the frontal lobe, anterior to the occipital lobe

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function of the parietal lobe

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processes sensory data, (i.e temp, pressure, pain, size, shape, texture, two-point discrimination), visual, taste, smell, hearing sensations, proprioception (awareness of body position).

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location of the occipital lobe

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posterior

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function of the occipital lobe

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primary vision center and interpretation of visual stimuli

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location of the temporal lobe

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laterally, by the ears on each side

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function of the temporal lobe

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perception of sound and determination of of their source. also involved in processing of taste, smell, and balance. reception and interpretation of speech takes place in specialized Wernicke area w/i temporal lobe.

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location and function of the limbic system

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mediates patterns of behavior that determine survival (e.g. mating, aggression, fear, affection) and reactions to emotions. located deep to the cerebrum.

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function of the cerebellum

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aids motor cortex of cerebrum in voluntary movement, processes sensory info from eyes, ears, touch, and msk.

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location of the cerebellum

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located posteriorly , inferior to occipital lobe and temporal lobes

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location of the brainstem

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between cerebral cortex and spinal cord

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function of the brainstem

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controls many involuntary functions (i.e respiratory, circulatory functions; swallowing, coughing, vomiting, etc; pupillary action)

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structures included in the brainstem

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medulla oblongata (CN IX-XII), pons (CN V-VIII), midbrain (CN III and IV), diencephalon (CN I and II), epithalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland

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list the cranial nerves in order

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  1. olfactory
  2. optic
  3. oculomotor
  4. trochlear
  5. trigeminal
  6. abducens
  7. facial
  8. acoustic/vestibulocochlear
  9. glossopharyngeal
  10. vagus
    (11. spinal accessory)
    (12. hypoglossal)
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CN I

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olfactory nerve

sensory: smell reception and interpretation

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CN II

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optic nerve

sensory: visual acuity and visual fields

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CN III
oculomotor nerve motor: raise eyelids, most EOMs parasympathetic: pupillary constriction, change of lens shape
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CN IV
trochlear nerve | motor: downward movement of eye
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CN V
trigeminal nerve motor: jaw opening and clenching, chewing sensory: sensation of cornea iris, lacrimal glands, conjunctiva, eyelids, forehead, nose, nasal and mouth mucosa, teeth, tongue, ear, facial skin
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CN VI
abducens nerve | motor: lateral eye movement
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CN VII
facial nerve motor: movement of facial expression muscles, except jaw, close eyelids, lip speech sounds sensory: taste- anterior 2/3 of tongue, sensation to pharynx parasympathetic: secretion of saliva and tears
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CN VIII
acoustic nerve | sensory: hearing and equilibrium
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CN IX
glossopharyngeal nerve motor: voluntary muscles for swallowing and speaking sensory: sensation of nasopharynx, gag reflex, taste- posterior 1/3 of tongue parasympathetic: secretion of salivary glands, carotid reflex motor: voluntary muscles of speaking, and swallowing
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CN X
vagus nerve sensory: sensation behind ear and part of external ear canal parasympathetic: secretion of digestive enzymes; peristalsis, carotid reflex; involuntary action of heart, lungs, digestive tract
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CN XI
spinal accessory nerve | motor: turn head, shrug shoulders, some actions for speaking
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CN XII
hypoglossal nerve | motor: tongue movement for speech sound articulation, and swallowing
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function of the basal ganglia
pathway and processing station between cerebral motor cortex and upper brainstem, refines motor movements
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at which level does the spinal cord terminate?
L1 or L2 of vertebral column
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function of the spinal cord
carries sensory, motor, autonomic impulses between brain and body
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gross structure of the spinal cord
inner, butterfly shaped gray matter; outer white matter
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the nerve cell bodies of the gray matter of the spinal cord are associated w/ what types of functions?
sensory pathways and autonomic nervous system
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what types of nerves are contained in the white matter of the spinal cord?
ascending and descending tracts
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function of the ascending spinal tracts
mediate sensations, fine touch, two-point discrimination, proprioception.
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function of the descending spinal tracts
convey impulses from brain to muscle groups, control muscle tone, posture, and precise motor movements.
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upper motor neurons
nerve cell bodies for motor pathway that begin and end w/i CNS. influence, direct, modify spinal reflex arcs. upper motor neurons make up the descending pathways from the brain to the spinal cord.
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lower motor neurons
cranial and spinal cord motor neurons, originate in anterior horn of spinal cord and extend into the peripheral nervous system, transmit signals directly to muscles for movement.
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discuss the difference in injury of the upper vs. the lower motor neurons
upper motor neurons: results initial paralysis followed by partial recovery; lower motor neurons: often results in permanent paralysis
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number of pairs of spinal nerves
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dermatome
body distribution patterns that correspond to specific spinal nerves
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describe the anterior root of the spinal nerves
motor or efferent fibers, carry impulses from the spinal cord to the muscles and glands
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describe the posterior root of the spinal nerves
sensory or afferent fibers, carry impules from sensory receptors of body to the spinal cord, then on to the brain
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describe the structure and function of the sensory (afferent) division of the PNS
somatic and visceral sensory nerve fibers conduct impulses from receptors to send to CNS
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describe the structure and function of the motor (efferent) division of the PNS
motor nerve fibers conduct impulses from the CNS to effectors (e.g. muscles and glands)
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how do you assess CN I?
one nare at a time, aromatic odors
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what CNs are being tested w/ EOMS?
LR: CN VI SO: CN IV everything else: CN III
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what CNs are being tested w/ pupillary constriction/dilation?
CN III
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name the muscles that control eye movement
clockwise from middle: medial rectus, inferior oblique, superior rectus, lateral rectus, inferior rectus, superior oblique
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what muscles are you checking during motor examination of CN V?
trigeminal nerve masseter, temporalis muscles (clench teeth) pterygoidius muscle (move jaw from side to side)
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how do you test CN II?
optic nerve 1. visual acuity 2. fundoscopy 3. visual fields to confrontation
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how do you test CN III?
1. EOMS | 2. pupillary constriction/dilation (direct, consensual, accomodation)
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how to you assess sensory function of CN V?
sharp, dull, light v1 ophthalmic nerve branch v2 maxillary nerve branch v3 mandibular nerve branch
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what are the three sensory branches of CN V?
v1: ophthalmic nerve branch v2: maxillary nerve branch v3: mandibular nerve branch
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how do you assess CN VII?
facial nerve elevate eyebrows, close eyes tightly (resist attempted opening), puff out cheeks (resist attempted pressure), smile and show teeth
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how do you assess CN VIII?
acoustic nerve | test gross hearing w/ whisper test, webber and rinne
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how do you assess CN IX and CN X?
glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves | both tested w/ gag reflex (both sides)
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how do you assess CN XI?
spinal accessory nerve. place hands on shoulders, have them raise against resistance. place hand on cheek and have pt. push head toward your resistance hand. tests trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.
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how do you assess CN XII?
hypoglossal nerve extend toungue midline, test lateral strength by pushing against pt's cheek as they resist w/ tongue. also listen for dysarthria.
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what are the 6 aspects that we are testing in the neuro exam?
1. cerebral function 2. cerebellar function 3. cranial nerve function 4. superficial and DTRs 5. motor function 6. sensory function
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what is controlled by the spinocerebellar tract?
(ascending) | proprioception
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what is controlled by the spinothalamic tract?
(ascending) 1. light touch 2. crude touch 3. pressure 4. temperature 5. pain
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what is controlled by the dorsal columns tract?
(ascending) 1. fine touch 2. 2 point discrimination 3. proprioception
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ascending spinal cord tracts
mediate sensations, white matter tracts
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descending spinal cord tracts
mediate motor function, grey matter tracts
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what is controlled by the corticopinal tracts?
(descending) | muscle impulses and muscle tone, posture, precise motor movements
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what is controlled by the corticobulbar tracts?
(descending) | innervates motor function of the cranial nerves
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discuss the signs of UMN lesions
``` weakness no to mild atrophy no fasciulations (muscle twitch) increased reflexes increased tone ```
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discuss the signs LMN lesions
``` weaness atrophy fasiculations (muscle twitching) decreased reflexes decreased tone ```
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Brudzinski sign
may be present when assessing for neck stiffness, w/ pt. supine, flex neck and observe for involuntary flexion of hips/knees (positive Brudzinski sign), suggests meningitis
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Kernig's sign
"K for knee" flex pt. let at the knee and hip when pt. is supine, then attempt to straighten leg, positive Kerig means pt. has pain in lower back and resists leg straightening, suggests meningitis

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