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Autonomic Nervous System
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Movement Disorders
Tremors 1. What is essential tremor (ET)? ET is a neurologic disease characterized by action tremor of the hands in the absence of any identifiable causes, such as drugs or toxins. Other types of tremors, such as isolated head and…
Basal Ganglia Disorders
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Cerebellar Disease
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Brain Stem Disease
Clinical Anatomy of the Brain stem 1. What is the functional importance of the brain stem? The brain stem is a small, narrow region connecting the spinal cord with the diencephalon and cerebrum. It lies ventral to the cerebellum, which…
Myelopathies
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Radiculopathy and Degenerative Spine Disease
Basic Anatomy 1. Describe the difference between the dorsal and ventral rami of the spinal cord. Nerve roots are attached to each segment of the spinal cord. Those that exit from the posterior lateral sulcus are called the dorsal roots,…
Peripheral Neuropathies and Motor Neuron Diseases
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Yadollah Harati who authored this chapter in the previous edition. 1. What are the most common diseases affecting the peripheral nerve? Alcohol Amyloid Diabetes Environmental toxins and drugs Guillain–Barré…
Neuromuscular Junction Diseases
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Myopathies
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Yadollah Harati who authored this chapter in the previous edition. Introduction 1. What is a myopathy? A myopathy is a disorder in which there is a primary functional or…