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Neuroscience - E-Book

Neuroscience - E-Book

Laurie Lundy-Ekman

(2017)

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Abstract

Boost your skills in planning and managing physical rehabilitation! Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 5th Edition provides a practical guide to the nervous system and how it affects the practice of physical and occupational therapy. Case studies and first-person stories from people with neurologic disorders make it easier to apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. New to this edition are new chapters on neuroanatomy imaging and neurologic examination techniques. Written by noted PT educator Laurie Lundy-Ekman, this book uses evidence-based research to help you understand neurologic disorders and treat clients who have physical limitations due to nervous system damage or disease.

  • Logical, systems approach to neuroscience makes it easier to master complex information and provides a framework for conducting a neurologic examination and evaluation.
  • A clinical perspective of neuroscience is provided through case studies, personal stories written by patients, and summaries of key features of neurologic disorders and the body systems they affect. 
  • Five sectionsOverview of Neurology, Neuroscience at the Cellular Level, Development of the Nervous System, Vertical Systems, and Regions — first show how neural cells operate, and then allow you to apply your knowledge of neuroscience.
  • Emphasis on topics critical to physical rehabilitation includes coverage of abnormal muscle tone, chronic pain, control of movement, and differential diagnosis of dizziness.
  • Hundreds of color-coded illustrations show body structures and functions across systems.
  • Clinical Notes case studies demonstrate how neuroscience knowledge may be applied to clinical situations. 
  • Pathology boxes provide a quick summary of the features of neurologic disorders commonly encountered in rehabilitation practice.
  • New! Neuroimaging and Neuroanatomy Atlas chapter includes MRI and CT images. 
  • NEW! Neurologic Disorders and the Neurologic Examination chapter provides detailed descriptions and photographs of techniques.
  • NEW! Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning boxes help you develop the ability to recognize patterns of signs and symptoms associated with specific diagnoses.
  • NEW! Updated content reflects the most current research findings.
  • NEW! Reader-friendly approach converts long, technical chapters into smaller, more accessible chapters.
  • NEW! Reorganized chapters progress from the cellular view to the systems view to the regional view.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Inside Front Cover ifc1
Neuroscience i
Copyright Page ii
Contributors iii
Preface iv
Distinctive Features of This Text Include iv
Learning Aids iv
Acknowledgments v
Table Of Contents vi
1 Introduction to Neuroscience 1
Chapter Outline 1
Analysis of the Nervous System 1
What Do We Learn From These Studies? 1
Organization of This Book 1
Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 3
Reference 3.e1
1 Overview of Neurology 4
2 Neuroanatomy 4
Chapter Outline 4
Chapter Objectives 4
Introduction to Neuroanatomy 4
Introduction to the Atlas 4
Cellular-Level Neuroanatomy 4
Peripheral Nervous System 6
Central Nervous System 6
Spinal Region 6
Brainstem and Cerebellar Region 6
Cranial Nerves 7
Cerebellum 7
Cerebrum 7
Diencephalon 7
Cerebral Hemispheres 7
Cerebrospinal Fluid System: Ventricles and Meninges 9
Blood Supply 9
Blood Supply to the Brainstem and Cerebellum 9
Blood Supply to Cerebral Hemispheres 9
Circle of Willis 9
Cerebral Arteries 9
Summary 10
Atlas 14
3 Neurologic Disorders and the Neurologic Examination 44
Chapter Outline 44
Chapter Objectives 44
Clinical Application of Learning Neuroscience 46
Neurologic Disorders 46
Incidence and Prevalence of Neurologic Disorders 46
Neurologic Examination 47
History 47
Tests and Measures 48
Diagnosis 48
Neurologic Screening Examination 48
Comprehensive Neurologic Examination 48
Special Tests 50
TESTS of Neurologic Function 50
Mental Status Testing 50
Consciousness Level 50
Attention: World Test or Digit Span Test (Screening Test) 51
Language and Speech 51
Comprehension 51
Naming 51
One-Minute Category Naming Test 51
Reading 51
Writing 51
Orientation 51
Declarative Memory (Memory of Facts and Events; Screening Test) 51
Working Memory 51
Recent Memory 52
Long-Term Memory 52
Goal-Directed Behavior (Also Known as Executive Function; Screening Test) 52
One-Minute Naming Test: Initial Letter 52
Calculation 52
Stereognosis (Special Test) 52
Visual Identification (Special Test) 52
Bilateral Simultaneous Stimulation (Special Test) 52
Touch 52
Vision 52
Motor Planning 53
Comprehension of Spatial Relationships (Special Tests) 53
Activities of Daily Living 53
Drawing 53
Visual Scanning 53
Body Scheme Drawing 54
Concept of Relationship of Body Parts 54
Orientation to Vertical Position 54
Cranial Nerve Observation and Testing 54
Olfactory Nerve (Cranial Nerve 1) (Special Test) 54
Optic Nerve (Cranial Nerve 2) 54
Visual Fields (Screening Test) 54
Cranial Nerves 2 and 3: Pupillary Light Reflex (Screening Test) 54
Oculomotor Nerve (Cranial Nerve 3) 55
Upper Eyelid Position and Raising the Upper Eyelid (Screening Test) 55
Pupillary Responses 55
Observe Size of Pupils in Room Light 55
Pupillary Response to Light 55
Pupillary Response to Near and Far Objects 55
Convergence 55
Gaze Stability and Extraocular Movements (Cranial Nerves 3, 4, and 6) 55
Forward Gaze (Screening Test) 56
Eye Alignment (Special Tests) 57
Cover Test 57
Cover-Uncover and Alternate Cover Tests 58
Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements (Screening Test) 58
Oculomotor Nerve (Cranial Nerve 3) Smooth Pursuits 59
Trochlear Nerve (Cranial Nerve 4) Smooth Pursuits 59
Abducens Nerve (Cranial Nerve 6) Smooth Pursuits 59
Differential Diagnosis: Cranial Nerve 3, 4, or 6 Lesions Versus Supranuclear or Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus Lesions 59
Tests for Oculomotor Centers and Pathways That Control Eye Movements 59
Voluntary Saccades 59
Optokinetic Nystagmus (Special Test) 60
Dynamic Visual Acuity (Special Test) 60
Nystagmus 61
Physiologic Nystagmus 61
Pathologic Nystagmus (Special Tests) 61
Spontaneous Nystagmus, Eyes Open. 61
Nystagmus, Eyes Closed. 61
Eccentric Gaze Holding Nystagmus. 61
Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve 5) 61
Light Touch Testing (Screening Test) 61
Sharp Versus Dull Sensation: Pinprick 62
Corneal Reflex 62
Jaw Deviation and Jaw Closing 62
Jaw Jerk Reflex (Not Recommended) 62
Facial Nerve (Cranial Nerve 7) (Screening Test) 62
Vestibulocochlear Nerve (Cranial Nerve 8) 63
Hearing Tests That Examine the Cochlear Branch of Cranial Nerve 8 63
Hearing Screening Using Finger Rub (Screening Test) 63
Rinne Test (Special Test) 63
Weber Test (Special Test) 63
Vestibular Branch 63
Past Pointing Test (Screening Test) 63
Head Impulse Test: Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (Special Test) 65
Tests to Determine Causes of Dizziness 65
Head Position Nystagmus Test for Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Dix-Hallpike Maneuver (Special Test) 65
Supine Roll to Side Test (Special Test) 66
Oculomotor Control: HINTS Examination: Head-Impulse—Nystagmus—Test-of-Skew (Special Test) 66
Glossopharyngeal Nerve (Cranial Nerve 9) 67
Vagus Nerve (Cranial Nerve 10) 67
Accessory Nerve (Cranial Nerve 11) 67
Hypoglossal Nerve (Cranial Nerve 12) 67
Tongue Protrusion (Screening Test) 67
Manual Resistance of Tongue Movement 67
Autonomic Testing 68
Orthostatic Hypotension Test (Screening Test) 68
Observe the Appearance of the Skin (Screening Test) 68
Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Functions 68
Motor Testing 68
Muscle Power 68
Quick Muscle Power Tests (Screening Test) 68
Manual Muscle Test 69
Pronator Drift (Special Test) 69
Muscle Bulk (Visual Inspection Is a Screening Test) 69
Muscle Tone: Muscle Resistance to Passive Stretch (Screening Test) 69
Ashworth Scale for Measuring Spasticity and Modified Ashworth Scale (Not Recommended) 69
Somatosensory Testing 69
Quick Somatosensory Testing (Screening Test) 71
Light Touch: Primary Sensation 71
Location Test for Light Touch 71
Ipswich Touch Test (Special Test) 71
Tactile Thresholds Test for Light Touch (Special Test) 72
Light Touch: Cortical Sensations (Special Tests) 72
Two-Point Discrimination 72
Bilateral Simultaneous Touch: Test for Sensory Extinction 73
Graphesthesia 73
Conscious Proprioception 73
Joint Movement 73
Joint Position 73
Vibration 74
Sharp Versus Dull Sensation: Pinprick Sensation (Screening Test) 74
Sharp, Prickling Sensation 74
Discriminative Temperature Sensation (Special Test) 74
Brush Allodynia Test for Neuropathic Pain (Special Test) 74
Coordination Testing 75
Rapid Alternating Movements (Screening Test) 75
Accuracy and Smoothness of Movements 75
Finger-to-Nose Test (Screening Test) 75
Finger-to-Finger Test 75
Heel-to-Shin Test (Screening Test) 75
Tandem Walking: Walking Heel-to-Toe 77
Spinal Reflex Testing 77
Tendon Reflex (Screening Test) 77
Clonus (Special Test) 77
Plantar Reflex (Screening Test) 78
Postural Control Testing 79
Romberg Test 79
Tandem Romberg (Screening Test) 79
Stability: Abnormal Involuntary Movements (Observation Is a Screening Test) 79
Gait 79
Walking 79
Tandem Walking: Walking Heel-to-Toe 79
Walking on Heels (Screening Test) 80
Walking on Toes (Screening Test) 80
Stops Walking When Talking 80
Walking While Turning the Head Right and Left on Command or While Moving the Head Up and Down (Screening Test) 81
Stopping Quickly on Command, Making a Quick Pivot Turn on Command, or Navigating an Obstacle Course 81
Walking While Carrying a Cup of Water 81
3 Appendix 82
References 81.e1
4 Neuroimaging and Neuroanatomy Atlas 87
Chapter Outline 87
Chapter Objectives 87
Computed Tomography 88
Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography 88
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 88
T1- and T2-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging 90
Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery Magnetic Resonance Imaging 91
Diffusion Imaging 92
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging 92
Diffusion Tensor Imaging 92
Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging 92
Neuroangiography 92
Functional Imaging Techniques 94
Positron Emission Tomography 94
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging 94
Conclusion 95
Neuroanatomy Imaging Atlas 95
References 98.e1
2 Neuroscience at the Cellular Level 99
5 Physical and Electrical Properties of Cells in the Nervous System 99
Chapter Outline 99
Chapter Objectives 99
Introduction 100
Structure of Neurons 100
Components of Neurons 101
Axoplasmic Transport 102
Types of Neurons 102
Bipolar Cells 102
Multipolar Cells 103
Propagation of Information by Neurons 103
Membrane Channels 103
Electrical Potentials 103
Resting Membrane Potential 103
Changes From Resting Membrane Potential 105
Local Potentials and Action Potentials 105
Local Potentials 105
Action Potentials 108
Propagation of Action Potentials 108
Myelination 110
Saltatory Conduction 110
Direction of Information Flow in Neurons 111
Interactions Between Neurons 111
Glia: Signaling and Supporting Cells 112
Myelinating: Oligodendrocytes and Schwann Cells 112
Signaling/Cleaning/Nourishing: Astrocytes 112
Defending: Microglial Cells 113
Neuroinflammation: Beneficial and Harmful Effects 113
Myelin: Clinical Application 114
Peripheral Nervous System Demyelination 115
Central Nervous System Demyelination 116
Neural Stem Cells 117
Summary 118
References 120.e1
6 Neural Communication 121
Chapter Outline 121
Chapter Objectives 121
Structure of the Synapse 122
Events at the Synapse 122
Electrical Potentials at Synapses 123
Postsynaptic Potentials 123
Excitatory Postsynaptic Potential 123
Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential 123
Presynaptic Facilitation and Inhibition 124
Neuromessengers: Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators 125
Synaptic Receptors 127
Ligand-Gated Ion Channels 127
G-Protein Activation of Ion Channels 128
Extrasynaptic Receptors 128
Cascade of Intracellular Events: G-Protein Second-Messenger System 128
Neuromessenger Agonists and Antagonists 129
Specific Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators 129
Acetylcholine 129
Amino Acids 130
Glutamate 130
Glycine and γ-Aminobutyric Acid 131
Amines 131
Dopamine 131
Norepinephrine 132
Serotonin 132
Histamine 132
Peptides 132
Opioid Peptides 132
Substance P 133
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide 133
Nitric Oxide 133
Receptor Regulation 133
Disorders of Synaptic Function 134
Diseases Affecting the Neuromuscular Junction 134
Channelopathy 135
Summary 135
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 135
References 136.e1
7 Neuroplasticity 137
Chapter Outline 137
Chapter Objectives 137
Habituation 137
Experience-Dependent Plasticity: Learning and Memory 138
Long-Term Potentiation and Depression 138
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation 138
Astrocytes Contribute to Experience-Dependent Plasticity 140
Metabolic Effects of Brain Injury 140
Axonal Injury 142
Axonal Injury in the Periphery 142
Axonal Injury in the Central Nervous System 143
Cellular Recovery From Injury 143
Synaptic Changes Following Injury 143
Functional Reorganization of the Cerebral Cortex 145
Activity-Related Changes in Neurotransmitter Release 146
Neurogenesis 146
Effects of Rehabilitation on Plasticity 146
Early Rehabilitation 146
Specific Types of Rehabilitation Are Effective During the Chronic Phase Post Stroke 146
Summary 147
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 148
References 149.e1
3 Development of the Nervous System 150
8 Development of the Nervous System 150
Chapter Outline 150
Chapter Objectives 150
Developmental Stages in Utero 151
Pre-Embryonic Stage 151
Embryonic Stage 152
Fetal Stage 152
Formation of the Nervous System 152
Formation of the Neural Tube (Days 18 to 26) 152
Relationship of the Neural Tube to Other Developing Structures 153
Brain Formation (Begins Day 28) 155
Continued Development During Fetal Stage 156
Cellular-Level Development 156
Nervous System Changes During Infancy 158
Critical Periods 158
Changes in Neck and Vestibular Reflexes 159
Developmental Disorders: In Utero and Perinatal Damage to the Nervous System 159
Neural Tube Defects 159
Tethered Spinal Cord 161
Spinal Muscular Atrophy 162
Exposure to Alcohol or Cocaine in Utero 162
Abnormal Locations of Cells 163
Intellectual Disability 163
Cerebral Palsy 163
Developmental Coordination Disorder 165
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 165
Autism Spectrum Disorders 166
Summary of Developmental Disorders 167
Summary 167
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 168
References 169.e1
4 Vertical Systems 170
9 Autonomic Nervous System 170
Chapter Outline 170
Chapter Objectives 170
Receptors 171
Afferent Pathways 171
Central Regulation of Visceral Function 171
Control of Autonomic Functions by the Medulla and Pons 171
Role of the Hypothalamus, Thalamus, and Emotion/Motivation System in Autonomic Regulation 172
Integration of Information 172
Efferent Pathways 172
Differences Between the Somatic Motor System and the Autonomic Efferent System 173
Neurotransmitters Used by the Autonomic Efferent System 173
Cholinergic Neurons and Receptors 173
Adrenergic Neurons and Receptors 174
Sympathetic Nervous System 175
Sympathetic Efferent Neurons 175
Sympathetic Efferents to the Adrenal Medulla 175
Sympathetic Efferents to the Periphery and Thoracic Viscera 175
Sympathetic Efferents to Abdominal and Pelvic Organs 175
Functions of the Sympathetic Nervous System 176
Regulation of Body Temperature 177
Regulation of Blood Flow in Skeletal Muscle 177
Sympathetic Control in the Head 177
Regulation of the Viscera 177
Metabolism 178
Parasympathetic Nervous System 178
Comparison of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Functions 180
Clinical Correlations 180
Horner’s Syndrome 180
Peripheral Region 180
Spinal Region 180
Brainstem Region 181
Cerebral Region 181
Orthostatic Hypotension 182
Syncope 183
Summary 183
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 183
References 184.e1
10 Peripheral Somatosensory System 185
Chapter Outline 185
Chapter Objectives 185
Sensory Receptors 186
Somatosensory First-Order Neurons 186
Cutaneous Innervation 187
Peripheral Versus Dermatome Innervation 187
Musculoskeletal Innervation 188
Muscle Spindle 189
Intrafusal and Extrafusal Fibers 189
Golgi Tendon Organs 191
Joint Receptors 192
Function of Different-Diameter Axons 192
Clinical Application 192
Peripheral Nerve Lesions 192
Proprioceptive Pathway Lesions: Sensory Ataxia 193
Sensory Nerve Conduction Studies 193
Summary 196
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 196
References 196.e1
11 Central Somatosensory System 197
Chapter Outline 197
Chapter Objectives 197
Functions of Somatosensation 198
Contribution of Somatosensory Information to Movement 198
Somatosensory Information Protects Against Injury 198
Pathways to the Brain 199
Conscious Relay Pathways to Cerebral Cortex 199
Light Touch and Conscious Proprioception: Dorsal Column/Medial Lemniscus Pathway 200
Somatosensory Areas of the Cerebral Cortex 202
Somatotopic Arrangement of Information 202
Nociception, Temperature, and Crude Touch: Anterolateral Columns 202
Fast Versus Slow Nociception 202
Discriminative (Fast) Nociception and Temperature and Crude Touch: Spinothalamic Pathway 203
First-Order Neurons in the Spinothalamic Pathway 203
Second-Order and Third-Order Neurons in the Spinothalamic Pathway 204
Fast Nociceptive System: Lateral Nociceptive System 204
Comparison of Dorsal Column/Medial Lemniscus and Spinothalamic Pathways 204
Divergent Pathways With Projection Neurons in the Anterolateral Columns: Slow Nociception, the Medial Nociception System 204
First-Order Neuron 206
Ascending Projection Neurons 206
Spinomesencephalic Tract 207
Spinoreticular Tract 207
Spino-emotional Tract 207
Subconscious Temperature Information 207
Nonconscious Relay Tracts to the Cerebellum: Spinocerebellar Tracts 208
Summary of the Somatosensory System 208
Somatosensory System Lesions 209
Infection: Varicella Zoster (Shingles) 209
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials 209
Clinical Perspectives on Pain 209
Pain From Muscles and Joints 210
Referred Pain 210
The Pain Matrix 210
How Is Pain Controlled? 212
Counterirritant Theory 213
Dorsal Horn Processing of Nociceptive Information 213
Antinociceptive Systems 213
Sites of Antinociception 214
Pronociception: Biologic Amplification of Nociception 215
Chronic Pain 215
Nociceptive Chronic Pain 215
Summary 218
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 218
References 219.e1
12 Pain as a Disease 220
Chapter Outline 220
Chapter Objectives 220
Chronic Pain as a Disease 221
Neuropathic Pain 221
Symptoms of Neuropathic Pain 221
Four Mechanisms Produce Neuropathic Pain 222
Ectopic Foci 222
Ephaptic Transmission 224
Central Sensitization 224
Structural Reorganization 225
Sites That Generate Neuropathic Pain 225
Peripheral Generation of Neuropathic Pain 226
Central Response to Deafferentation 226
Phantom Pain 227
Central Pain: Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, and Multiple Sclerosis 227
Small Fiber Neuropathy: Postherpetic Neuralgia, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome 228
Central Sensitivity Syndromes 228
Fibromyalgia 228
Episodic Tension-Type Headache 229
Migraine 229
Red Flags for Headache 231
Chronic Whiplash-Associated Disorder 231
Pain Syndromes 232
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 233
Chronic Low Back Pain Syndrome 235
Medications for Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Low Back Pain Syndrome 236
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Pain 236
Psychologic Factors in Chronic Pain 237
Conflicts Between Patient and Provider Goals 238
Summary 238
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 238
References 240.e1
13 Motor System 241
Chapter Outline 241
Chapter Objectives 241
The Motor System 242
Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function 242
Contraction 242
Total Muscle Resistance to Stretch 242
Muscle Tone: Resistance to Passive Stretch 242
Number of Sarcomeres Adapts to Muscle Length 245
Joint Resistance to Movement and Cocontraction 245
Motor Neurons 245
Motor Neuron Cell Body Pools in the Spinal Cord 246
Myotomes 246
Alpha and Gamma Motor Neurons 246
Alpha-Gamma Coactivation 246
Motor Units 248
Spinal Region Motor Function 249
Spinal Cord Coordination 249
Reciprocal Inhibition 249
Muscle Synergies 249
Proprioceptive Body Schema 250
Role of Golgi Tendon Organs in Movement 250
Spinal Control of Walking: Stepping Pattern Generators 250
Spinal Reflexes 251
Phasic Stretch Reflex: Muscle Spindles 251
Cutaneous Reflex: Withdrawal Reflex 251
Relationship Between Reflexive and Voluntary Movement 252
Involuntary Muscle Contractions 252
Fibrillations 252
Tremors 252
Signs of Motor Neuron Lesions 253
Decrease or Loss of Reflexes 253
Paresis and Paralysis 253
Muscle Atrophy 253
Abnormal Muscle Tone 253
Electrodiagnostic Studies 253
Motor Nerve Conduction Studies 254
Electromyography 254
Muscle Activity at Rest 254
Electromyographic Signs of Denervated and Reinnervated Muscle Versus Myopathy 255
Disorders of Motor Neurons 255
Summary 256
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 256
References 257.e1
14 Motor System 258
Chapter Outline 258
Chapter Objectives 258
Sensory Contribution to Movement Control 260
Movement Strategies 260
The Central Motor System 260
Motor Tracts to the Spinal Cord 260
Postural and Gross Movements: Medial Motor Tracts 260
Reticulospinal Tract 262
Medial Vestibulospinal Tract 263
Lateral Vestibulospinal Tract 263
Medial Corticospinal TractbEvolving terminology: corticospinal neurons are also known as corticomotoneuronal. Historically, corticospinal was an appropriate term because the sensory regulation function of some corticospinal neurons was undiscovered; now, corticospinal is a somewhat ambiguous term but remains the most commonly used term to describe MTs that arise in the cerebral cortex and terminate in the spinal cord. 263
Fractionated Movements and Distal Limb Movements: Lateral Motor Tracts 264
Rubrospinal Tract 264
Lateral Corticospinal Tract 264
Nonspecific Motor Tracts 266
Control of Muscles in the Head and the Superficial Neck Muscles: Corticobrainstem Tracts 266
Cortical Motor Areas 266
Signs of Motor Tract Lesions 266
Paresis and Paralysis 267
Abnormal Reflexes 267
Abnormal Cutaneous Reflexes 267
Phasic Stretch Hyperreflexia 269
Tonic Stretch Reflex 269
Clonus 269
Clasp-Knife Response 270
Myoplasticity 271
Muscle Disuse Atrophy 271
Abnormal Muscle Tone 272
Flaccidity and Hypotonicity 272
Temporary Hypotonia Owing to Central Nervous System Shock 272
Hypertonia 272
Spasticity: Velocity-Dependent Hypertonia 273
Rigidity 273
Loss of Fractionation of Movement 273
Abnormal Cocontraction 274
Abnormal Muscle Synergies 274
Mechanism of Functional Limitations Depends Upon Site of Lesion and Whether Lesion Occurs Perinatally 274
Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Abnormal Cocontraction, Hyperreflexia, Brainstem Motor Tract Overactivity, and Myoplastic Changes 274
Primary Motor Control Problem in Adult-Onset Motor Tract Syndromes: Paresis and/or Paralysis 274
Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke: Paresis/Paralysis, Loss of Fractionation, Reticulospinal Overactivity, and Myoplastic Changes 274
Paresis and Voluntary Movement Post Stroke 275
Reticulospinal Tract Overactivity 275
Myoplastic Changes Post Stroke 276
Ipsilateral Upper Limb Impairment Post Stroke 277
Spinal Motor Tract Lesions: Paresis, Paralysis, and Hyperreflexia 278
Hyperreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury 278
Contracture 278
Surface Electromyography Differentiates Some Impairments Secondary to Motor Tract Lesions 278
Motor Tract Lesions: Common Characteristics and Differences 281
Interventions for Impairments Secondary to Motor Tract Lesions 282
Spastic Cerebral Palsy 282
Stroke 283
Spinal Cord Injury 284
Medications for Spasticity 284
Stretching Is Ineffective for Contracture Treatment in People With Neurologic Conditions 286
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 286
Summary 287
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 287
References 289.e1
15 Motor System 290
Chapter Outline 290
Chapter Objectives 290
Introduction to the Cerebellum 291
Cellular Anatomy of the Cerebellar Cortex 291
Gross Anatomy of the Cerebellum 291
Cerebellar Lobes 293
Cerebellar Peduncles 293
Functional Regions of the Cerebellum 293
Vestibulocerebellum 294
Spinocerebellum 294
Spinocerebellar Pathways and Tracts 294
High-Fidelity Pathways 294
Posterior Spinocerebellar Pathway 294
Cuneocerebellar Pathway 295
Internal Feedback Tracts 295
Anterior Spinocerebellar Tract 295
Rostrospinocerebellar Tract 295
Spinocerebellar Output 295
Cerebrocerebellum 297
Nonessential Cognitive Functions of the Cerebrocerebellum 298
Signs of Cerebellar Dysfunction 298
Differentiating Cerebellar From Somatosensory Ataxia 299
Disorders That Affect the Cerebellum 299
Summary 300
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 300
References 300.e1
16 Motor and Psychologic Functions 301
Chapter Outline 301
Chapter Objectives 301
Anatomic Orientation to the Basal Ganglia 302
Neurotransmitters and the Basal Ganglia 302
Basal Ganglia Circuitry 303
Goal-Directed Behavior Loop 303
Social Behavior Loop 304
Emotion Loop 305
Oculomotor Loop 305
Motor Loop 305
Hyperdirect, Go, and No-Go Pathways 306
Hyperdirect Pathway 306
Go Pathway 307
No-Go Pathway 307
Basal Ganglia Motor Control 308
Effect of Dopamine on the Go and No-Go Pathways 309
Basal Ganglia Regulation of the Motor Thalamus, the Pedunculopontine Nucleus, and the Midbrain Locomotor Region 309
Basal Ganglia Disorders 309
Hypokinetic Disorders 309
Parkinson’s Disease 309
Postural Instability Gait Difficulty Subtype of Parkinson’s Disease 309
Tremor-Dominant Parkinson’s Disease 310
Pathology in Parkinson’s Disease 310
Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease 310
Parkinson-Plus Syndromes 315
Parkinsonism 316
Hyperkinetic Disorders 316
Huntington’s Disease 316
Dystonia 317
Tourette’s Disorder 318
Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy 319
Summary of the Basal Ganglia 319
Movement 319
Feedforward and Feedback 319
Three Fundamental Types of Movements 319
Postural Control 319
Ambulation 320
Reaching and Grasping 320
Summary of Normal Motor Control 321
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 322
References 323.e1
5 Regions 324
17 Peripheral Region 324
Chapter Outline 324
Chapter Objectives 324
Peripheral Nerves 325
Nerve Plexuses 326
Movement Is Essential for Nerve Health 327
Neuromuscular Junction 330
Dysfunction of Peripheral Nerves 331
Sensory Changes 331
Autonomic Changes 331
Motor Changes 331
Denervation: Trophic Changes 331
Classification of Neuropathies 331
Traumatic Injury to a Peripheral Nerve: Mononeuropathy 331
Traumatic Myelinopathy 331
Traumatic Axonopathy 333
Severance 333
Multiple Mononeuropathy 334
Polyneuropathy 334
Diabetic Polyneuropathy 334
Idiopathic Polyneuropathy 335
Guillain-Barré Syndrome 335
Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease) 335
Dysfunctions of the Neuromuscular Junction 337
Myopathy 337
Electrodiagnostic Studies 337
Clinical Testing 338
Evaluation and Intervention 339
Evaluation 339
Interventions for Peripheral Neuropathy 339
Summary 340
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 340
Appendix 17.1 Distribution of Nerves in the Upper Limbs 343
Appendix 17.2 Distribution of Nerves in the Lower Limbs 347
References 342.e1
18 Spinal Region 351
Chapter Outline 351
Chapter Objectives 351
Anatomy of the Spinal Region 352
Ventral and Dorsal Roots 353
Segments of the Spinal Cord 354
Spinal Nerves and Rami 354
Internal Structure of the Spinal Cord 356
Meninges 358
Blood Supply 358
Movements of the Spinal Cord and Roots Within the Vertebral Column 358
Functions of the Spinal Cord 359
Classification of Spinal Interneurons 360
Spinal Cord Motor Coordination 360
Stepping Pattern Generators 361
Reflexes 363
Inhibitory Circuits 364
Reciprocal Inhibition 364
Recurrent Inhibition 365
Spinal Control of Pelvic Organ Function 365
Effects of Segmental and Tract Lesions in the Spinal Region 366
Signs of Segmental Dysfunction 366
Signs of Vertical Tract Dysfunction 368
Segmental and Vertical Tract Dysfunction 369
Differentiating Spinal Region From Peripheral Region Lesions 369
Spinal Region Syndromes 369
Effects of Spinal Region Dysfunction on Pelvic Organ Function 369
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 372
Abnormal Interneuron Activity in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury 373
Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries 373
Determination of Neurologic Levels 375
Autonomic Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury 375
Autonomic Dysreflexia 376
Poor Thermoregulation 376
Orthostatic Hypotension 377
Prognosis and Treatment in Spinal Cord Injury 377
Specific Disorders Affecting Spinal Region Function 379
Myelomeningocele 379
Spastic Cerebral Palsy 379
Lesions of Dorsal and Ventral Nerve Roots 379
Lesions of Dorsal Root Ganglia 379
Multiple Sclerosis 379
Transverse Myelitis 380
Compression in the Spinal Region 380
Spinal Region Tumors 380
Vertebral Canal Stenosis 380
Cervical Stenosis 380
Lumbar Stenosis 381
Syringomyelia 381
Red Flags for the Spinal Region 381
Summary 381
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 382
References 384.e1
19 Cranial Nerves 385
Chapter Outline 385
Chapter Objectives 385
Cranial Nerve 1: Olfactory 386
Cranial Nerves 2 to 4 and 6: Optic, Oculomotor, Trochlear, and AbducensaCovered in depth in Chapter 21. 389
Cranial Nerve 5: Trigeminal 389
Cranial Nerve 7: Facial 392
Cranial Nerve 8: VestibulocochlearbVestibular nerve function is covered in depth in Chapter 22. 392
Cochlea 392
Converting Sound to Neural Signals 393
Auditory Function Within the Central Nervous System 394
Cranial Nerve 9: Glossopharyngeal 396
Cranial Nerve 10: Vagus 397
Cranial Nerve 11: Accessory 399
Cranial Nerve 12: Hypoglossal 399
Cranial Nerves Involved in Swallowing and Speaking 400
Swallowing 400
Speaking 400
Systems Controlling Cranial Nerve Motor Neurons 400
Descending Control of Motor Cranial Nerves 400
Voluntary Control of Cranial Nerve Motor Neurons: Corticobrainstem Tracts 400
Voluntary Versus Emotional Control of Cranial Nerve Motor Neurons 400
Disorders Affecting Cranial Nerve Function 401
Olfactory Nerve 401
Trigeminal Nerve 401
Trigeminal Neuralgia 401
Facial Nerve 402
Facial Nerve Versus Corticobrainstem Tract Lesions 402
Bell’s Palsy 402
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome 403
Vestibulocochlear Nerve and Disorders of the Auditory System 403
Glossopharyngeal Nerve 404
Vagus Nerve 404
Accessory Nerve 405
Hypoglossal Nerve 405
Dysphagia 405
Dysarthria 405
Summary 405
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 406
References 406.e1
20 Brainstem Region 407
Chapter Outline 407
Chapter Objectives 407
Anatomy of the Brainstem 408
Vertical Tracts in the Brainstem 408
Longitudinal Sections of the Brainstem 408
Reticular Formation 408
Reticular Nuclei and Their Neurotransmitters/Neuromodulators 410
Ventral Tegmental Area: Dopamine 410
Pedunculopontine Nucleus: Acetylcholine 410
Raphe Nuclei: Serotonin 411
Locus Coeruleus and Medial Reticular Zone: Norepinephrine 411
Regulation of Consciousness by the Ascending Reticular Activating System 411
Medulla 411
External Anatomy of the Medulla 412
Inferior Medulla 412
Upper Medulla 413
Functions of the Medulla 413
Pons 414
Midbrain 416
Basis Pedunculi 416
Midbrain Tegmentum 416
Midbrain Tectum 416
Cerebellum 416
Arterial Supply to the Brainstem and Cerebellum 416
Brainstem Rule of Four: Method for Recalling Brainstem Anatomy and Arterial Supply 416
Disorders in the Brainstem Region 417
Vertical Tract Signs 417
Corticobrainstem Tract Lesions 417
Contralateral and Ipsilateral Signs 419
Disorders of Vital Functions 419
Four Ds of Brainstem Region Dysfunction 419
Disorders of Consciousness 419
Tumors in the Brainstem Region 423
Brainstem Region Ischemia 423
Summary 424
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 424
References 425.e1
21 Visual System 426
Chapter Outline 426
Chapter Objectives 426
Visual System 427
Sight: Information Conveyed From Retina to Cortex 427
First Neuron: From Retina Through Optic Nerve, Chiasm, and Tract to the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus 427
Second Neuron: Lateral Geniculate Body to Primary Visual Cortex 427
Cortical Destination of Visual Information 427
Processing of Visual Information 428
Disorders of the Visual System 428
Optic Nerve Lesions 428
Visual Field Deficits 428
Cortical Blindness and Blindsight 429
Cranial Nerve 3: Oculomotor Parasympathetic Efferents for the Pupillary Light Reflex and the Near Triad 430
The Pupillary Light Reflex 430
The Near Triad 431
Cranial Nerves 3, 4, and 6: Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducens: Control of Eye Movements 432
Extraocular Muscles 432
Coordination of Eye Movements: Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus 433
Disorders Affecting Cranial Nerves 3, 4, and 6 or the Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus 433
Oculomotor Nerve 434
Trochlear Nerve 435
Abducens Nerve 435
Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus 435
The Eye Movement System 435
Types of Eye Movements 436
Gaze Stabilization: Vestibulo-ocular Reflexes, Optokinetic Nystagmus, Physiologic Versus Pathologic Nystagmus 436
Vestibulo-ocular Reflexes 436
Optokinetic Nystagmus 437
Physiologic Versus Pathologic Nystagmus 438
Direction of Gaze: Saccades, Smooth Pursuits, and Convergence 439
Saccades 439
Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements 439
Convergence Eye Movements 441
Disorders of the Eye Movement System 441
Motion Sickness 442
Summary 443
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 443
References 443.e1
22 Vestibular System 444
Chapter Outline 444
Chapter Objectives 444
Peripheral Vestibular System 445
Vestibular Apparatus 445
Semicircular Canals 445
Otolithic Organs 447
Vestibular Nerve 448
Signs and Symptoms of Vestibular Disorders 448
Peripheral Vestibular Disorders 448
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Canalithiasis 449
Atypical Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Cupulolithiasis 451
Vestibular Neuritis 451
Ménière’s Disease 451
Traumatic Injury 451
Perilymph Fistula 451
Bilateral Lesions of the Vestibular Nerve 451
Central Vestibular System 451
Vestibular Role in Motor Control 451
Perception: Inhibitory Visual-Vestibular Interaction in the Cerebral Cortex 453
Central Vestibular Disorders 453
Lesions of the Vestibulothalamocortical Pathway or Vestibular Cortex 454
Vestibular Migraine 454
Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness 454
Unilateral Vestibular Loss 454
Bilateral Vestibular Loss 455
Evaluating the Vestibular System 455
Differentiating Vestibular, Cerebellar, and Sensory Ataxia: Lower Limb Coordination Tests 455
Sensory Testing 456
Specialty Clinic Testing of Vestibulo-Ocular Reflexes 456
Rehabilitation in Vestibular Disorders 456
Summary 457
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 457
References 458.e1
23 Dizziness and Unsteadiness 459
Chapter Outline 459
Chapter Objectives 459
Introduction 459
Traditional Versus Evidence-Based Approach to Dizziness and Unsteadiness 460
General Approach to Differential Diagnosis of Dizziness 460
Timing 460
Triggers 460
Oculomotor Signs 460
Provocative Tests for Specific Indications 461
Other Targeted Tests 461
Frequency of Specific Causes of Dizziness/Unsteadiness 462
The Diagnostic Process: How to Use the Appendices 462
Appendix A How to Categorize Acute Onset Dizziness 463
Appendix A1 Differential Diagnosis: Acute Onset Triggered Episodic Dizziness 464
Appendix A2 Differential Diagnosis: Acute Onset Spontaneous Episodic Dizziness 466
Appendix A3 Differential Diagnosis: Acute Onset Spontaneous Continuous Dizziness 468
Appendix A4 Differential Diagnosis: Acute Onset Traumatic/Toxic Continuous Dizziness 469
Screening Questions for Traumatic/Toxic Dizziness 469
Traumatic Dizziness 469
Dizziness Caused by Toxins 469
Appendix B How to Categorize Chronic Duration Dizziness and Unsteadiness 470
Appendix B1 Differential Diagnosis: Triggered Chronic Dizziness and Unsteadiness 471
Appendix B2 Differential Diagnosis: Spontaneous Chronic Dizziness and Unsteadiness 472
References 462.e1
24 Cerebrospinal Fluid System 473
Chapter Outline 473
Chapter Objectives 473
Cerebrospinal Fluid System 473
Ventricles 473
Meninges 474
Formation and Circulation of Cerebrospinal Fluid 474
Clinical Disorders of the Cerebrospinal Fluid System 475
Epidural and Subdural Hematomas 475
Hydrocephalus 476
Meningitis 476
Craniosacral Therapy 477
Summary 477
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 477
References 477.e1
25 Blood Supply, Stroke, Fluid Dynamics, and Intracranial Pressure 478
Chapter Outline 478
Chapter Objectives 478
Disorders of Vascular Supply 479
Types of Stroke 480
Brain Infarction 480
Hemorrhage 482
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 482
Stroke Signs and Symptoms by Arterial Location 483
Vertebral and Basilar Artery Stroke (see Fig. 25.2) 483
Cerebral Artery Stroke (see Figs. 25.2A and 25.3) 484
Anterior Cerebral Artery 484
Middle Cerebral Artery 484
Posterior Cerebral Artery 485
Watershed Area 485
Disorders of Vascular Formation 485
Arteriovenous Malformations 485
Aneurysm 485
Fluid Dynamics 485
Blood-Brain Barrier 485
Cerebral Blood Flow 485
Cerebral Edema 487
Intracranial Pressure 487
Brain Herniations (Fig. 25.13) 488
Cingulate Herniation 488
Uncal Herniation 488
Central Herniation 488
Tonsillar Herniation 488
Review of Evaluation of Cerebral Blood Flow 488
Venous System 488
Summary 489
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 489
References 490.e1
26 Cerebrum 491
Chapter Outline 491
Chapter Objectives 491
Introduction 492
Diencephalon 492
Thalamus 492
Thalamic Lesions 493
Lateropulsion: Lesion of the Posterior Thalamus or Vestibular Nuclei 493
Hypothalamus 494
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 494
Hormones Released From the Anterior Pituitary Gland 495
Neurohormones Released From the Posterior Pituitary Gland 495
Pituitary Tumors 496
Epithalamus 497
Subthalamus 497
Subcortical Structures 497
Subcortical White Matter 497
Projection Fibers: Internal Capsule 497
Commissural Fibers 497
Association Fibers 500
Subcortical White Matter Lesions 500
Internal Capsule 500
Callosotomy 500
Basal Ganglia 500
Cerebral Cortex 500
Mapping of the Cerebral Cortex 501
Localized Functions of the Cerebral CortexaIn neuroscience, the term localization of function is used to connote that an area contributes to the performance of a specific neural activity. Neural functions are achieved by networks of neurons, not by isolated centers. 502
Primary Sensory Areas of the Cerebral Cortex 502
Primary Somatosensory Cortex 502
Primary Auditory and Primary Vestibular Cortices 502
Primary Visual Cortex 502
Primary Sensory Area Lesions: Loss of Discriminative Sensory Information 503
Perception 503
Secondary Sensory Areas 503
Use of Visual Information: Action and Perceptual Streams 504
Lesions Affecting Secondary Sensory Areas: Agnosia 504
Astereognosis 505
Visual Agnosia: Lesion in the Ventral Visual Stream 505
Auditory Agnosia 505
Optic Ataxia: Lesion in the Dorsal Visual Stream 505
Primary Motor Cortex 505
Primary Motor Cortex Lesions: Loss of Movement Fractionation and Dysarthria 505
Alien Hand Syndrome: Isolated Activation of the Primary Motor Cortex 505
Cortical Motor Planning Areas 506
Connections of the Motor Areas 507
Motor Planning Area Disorders: Apraxia, Motor Perseveration, Broca’s Aphasia, and Impaired Nonverbal Communication 507
Association Areas of the Cerebral Cortex 507
Diseases That Affect a Variety of Cerebral Structures 507
Cerebral Stroke 507
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke 507
Recovery From Stroke 508
Tumors 508
Epilepsy 508
Summary 509
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 509
References 510.e1
27 Memory, Consciousness, and Intellect 511
Chapter Outline 511
Chapter Objectives 511
Memory 511
Working Memory 511
Declarative Memory 512
Episodic Versus Semantic Declarative Memory 514
Declarative Memory Failure: Amnesia 514
Procedural Memory 515
Consciousness 515
Limits of Attention 516
Disorders Affecting the Consciousness System 517
Loss of Consciousness 517
Impaired Attention 517
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 517
Intellect 518
Disorders of Intellect 518
Trisomy 21 518
Phenylketonuria 518
Learning Disabilities 518
Dementia 518
Alzheimer’s Disease 518
Frontotemporal Dementia 519
Dementia in Parkinson’s, Parkinson-Plus Syndromes, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy 519
Summary 520
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 520
References 521.e1
28 Behavior, Emotions, Decision Making, Personality 522
Chapter Outline 522
Chapter Objectives 522
Introduction 523
Association Areas of the Cerebral Cortex 523
Goal-Directed Behavior and Divergent Thinking 524
Lateral Prefrontal Cortex and the Goal-Directed Behavior Loop 524
Lateral Prefrontal Cortex Lesions: Loss of Goal-Directed Behavior and Divergent Thinking 524
Emotions, Self-Awareness, and Motivation 524
Medial Prefrontal Association Cortex 525
Medial Prefrontal Association Cortex Lesions: Apathy, Lack of Emotions and Insight 525
Identifying Emotional Stimuli, Generating and Perceiving Emotions 525
The Emotion Loop 526
Regulating Emotions 526
Emotional Lability 526
Motivation 526
Ventral Striatum Disorders 527
Motivation: The Reward-Seeking Pathway and Addiction 527
Motivation: The Avoidance-Seeking Pathway 527
Social Behavior 527
The Ventral Prefrontal Cortex and the Social Behavior Loop 527
Social Decision Making and the Somatic Marker Hypothesis 529
Ventral Prefrontal Cortex Lesions: Inappropriate Social Behavior 529
Personality Characteristics 530
Psychologic and Somatic Interactions 530
Neurologic/Psychiatric Signs and Symptoms 531
Psychiatric Disorders 532
Personality Disorders 532
Anxiety Disorders 532
Depression 533
Somatic Symptom Disorder: Misattributed Causation 533
Autism Spectrum Disorders 533
Bipolar Disorder 533
Schizophrenia 533
Traumatic Brain Injury 534
Summary 535
References 536.e1
29 Communication, Directing Attention, and Spatial Cognition 537
Chapter Outline 537
Chapter Objectives 537
Introduction 537
Communication 537
Language 537
Language Disorders 538
Nonverbal Communication 540
Disorders of Nonverbal Communication 540
Directing Attention 540
Spatial Perception 540
Neglect 540
Personal Neglect 540
Spatial Neglect 542
Frequency of Neglect and Clinical Importance 542
Hemispheric Specialization 542
Summary of Cerebral Hemisphere Function 545
Advanced Diagnostic Clinical Reasoning 545
References 548.e1
Index 549
A 549
B 550
C 550
D 552
E 553
F 553
G 553
H 554
I 554
J 554
K 554
L 554
M 555
N 556
O 557
P 557
Q 558
R 558
S 559
T 560
U 561
V 561
W 562
Z 562