GENERAL SURGERY
Nervous System Organization and Development
FigureIII-1-1.Development of Nervous System Clinical Correlate Axonal polyneuropathies produce distal “glove-and-stocking” weakness or sensory deficits, and are related to axonal transport failure. Diabetes mellitus patients present with sensory neuropathies. Central…
Diencephalon
Thalamic Nuclei Input Output VPL Sensory from body and limbs Somatosensory cortexVPM Sensory from face, taste Somatosensory cortex VA/VL Motor info from BG, cerebellum Motor corticesLGB Visual from optic tract…
The Cerebellum
Figure III-6-1. Cerebellum TableIII-6-1. Cerebellum Region Function Principle Input Vermis and intermediate zones Ongoing motor execution Spinal cord Hemisphere (lateral) Planning/coordination Cerebral cortex and inferior olivary nucleus Flocculonodular lobe Balance…
Lower Limb
Figure II-5-1. Lumbosacral Plexus Terminal Nerves of Lumbosacral Plexus The terminal nerves of the lumbosacral plexus are described in Table II-5-1. TableII-5-1. Terminal Nerves of Lumbosacral Plexus Terminal Nerve Origin…
