Anatomy A – Z

Spinal nerves form from the dorsal nerve roots and the ventral nerve roots which branch from the dorsal and ventral

Cranial nerve examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to assess a subset of the twelve cranial nerves and identify

12 Cranial nerves are the nerves that emerge directly from the brain (including the brainstem), of which there are conventionally considered twelve pairs. Cranial nerves relay

Cranial nerves are the nerves that emerge directly from the brain (including the brainstem), of which there are conventionally considered twelve pairs. Cranial nerves relay information

Nerves is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers called axons, in the peripheral nervous system. A nerve transmits electrical impulses and is

The somatosensory system is a part of the sensory nervous system. The somatosensory system is a complex system of sensory neurons and neural pathways that responds

Sensory receptors are dendrites of sensory neurons specialized for receiving specific kinds of stimuli. Sensory receptors are classified by three methods Classification by receptor complexity: Free

A sense is a biological system used by an organism for sensation, the process of gathering information about the world and responding to stimuli.

A sensation is a physical feeling. Floating can be a very pleasant sensation. A sensation of burning or tingling may be experienced in the

The cerebral cortex is composed of a complex association of tightly packed neurons covering the outermost portion of the brain.

The cerebellum (which is Latin for “little brain”) is a major structure of the hindbrain that is located near the brainstem. This

Cerebellar dysfunction causes balance problems and gait disorders along with difficulties in coordination resulting in ataxia, uncoordinated movements, imbalance, speech problems(dysarthria), visual problems (nystagmus)

The cerebrum is the uppermost part of the brain. It contains two hemispheres split by a central fissure. The cerebrum itself contains the major

The brainstem (or brain stem) is the posterior stalk-like part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. In the human brain, the brainstem is composed

Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid/The brain is protected by the bones of the skull and by a covering of three thin membranes called

Functions of Brain/The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in our body; it is composed of

Anatomy of Brain/The brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in our body; it is composed of

Spinal Cord Diseases/The spinal cord Diseases can originate from either outside or inside the spinal cord. Damage from the outside of the cord is

Spinal cord disorders can originate from either outside or inside the spinal cord. Damage from the outside of the cord is caused by compression

Disorders of Spinal Cord/Spinal cord disorders can originate from either outside or inside the spinal cord. Damage from the outside of the cord is