Chapter 1. The neurologic method
- The neurologic method intro
- Examining top to bottom
- Tuning in to the fine details
- Getting a head start—the cranial nerves
- Examining motor and cerebellar functions
- Assessing reflexes
- Evaluating sensation
- Observing gait and station
- The neurologic method quiz
Chapter 2. The cerebral hemispheres
- The cerebral hemispheres intro
- Localization in the frontal lobes
- Recognizing disorders of the temporal lobes
- Identifying disorders of the parietal lobes
- Pinpointing lesions to the occipital lobes
- Assessing cerebral circulation dysfunction
- The cerebral hemispheres quiz
Chapter 3. The cerebellum and basal ganglia
- The cerebellum and basal ganglia intro
- Recognizing dysfunctions of the cerebellum
- Appreciating the ins and outs of the cerebellum
- Identifying common cerebellar afflictions
- Appreciating the extrapyramidal system
- Identifying extrapyramidal disorders
- The cerebellum and basal ganglia quiz
Chapter 4. The brainstem
- The brainstem intro
- Mastering the pons and medulla
- Revealing the mysteries of the midbrain
- Evaluating the function of cranial nerves I and II
- Examining extraocular movements
- Recognizing dysconjugate gaze
- Assessing cranial nerve V
- Appreciating the relationship between cranial nerves VII and VIII
- Examining cranial nerves IX and X
- Testing cranial nerves XI and XII
- The brainstem quiz
Chapter 5. The spinal cord
- The spinal cord intro
- Mastering spinal cord anatomy
- Organizing by tracts and levels
- Identifying the spinal cord level
- Localizing lesions
- Recognizing key spinal cord syndromes
- Unlocking the secrets of circulation
- The spinal cord quiz
Chapter 6. The peripheral nervous system
- The peripheral nervous system intro
- Reviewing the peripheral nervous system
- Diagnosing peripheral neuropathy
- Identifying damage of nerve roots and plexuses
- Performing an upper extremity exam
- Performing a lower extremity exam
- Recognizing common peripheral neuropathies
- Recognizing abnormalities of the neuromuscular junction
- The peripheral nervous system quiz
- Clinical Neurology Essentials outro