Book[edited by] William W. Campbell.
Contents:
Introduction
Overview of the nervous system
The neurologic history
The general physical examination
General outline of the neurologic examination
Gross and microscopic anatomy of the cerebral hemispheres
Functions of the central cortex and regional cerebral diagnosis
The mental status examination
Disorders of speech and language
Agnosia, apraxia, and related disorders of higher cortical function
An overview of brainstem and cranial nerve anatomy
The olfactory nerve
The optic nerve
The ocular motor nerves
The trigeminal nerve
The facial nerve
The acoustic (vestibulocochlear) nerve
The glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves
The spinal accessory nerve
The hypoglossal nerve
Brainstem and multiple cranial nerve syndromes
Overview of the motor system
The motor unit level
The spinal cord level
The corticospinal (pyramidal) level
The extrapyramidal level
Motor strength and power
Muscle tone
Muscle volume and contour
Abnormalities of movement
Overview of the sensory system
The exteroceptive sensations
The proprioceptive sensations
The interoceptive, or visceral, sensations
Cerebral sensory functions
Sensory localization
Introduction to the reflexes
The deep tendon or muscle stretch reflexes
The superficial (cutaneous) reflexes
Pathologic reflexes
Postural and righting reflexes
Associated movements
Cerebellar function
Gait and station
The autonomic nervous system
Peripheral neuroanatomy and focal neuropathies
Neck and back pain
Other musculoskeletal disorders
The blood supply of the brain
The ventricular system and the cerebrospinal fluid
The examination in coma
Miscellaneous neurologic signs
Diagnostic reasoning and neurologic differential diagnosis.