Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... Motor Pathways Upper and Lower Motor Neurons THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Cranial Nerves Spinal Nerves Autonomic Nervous System Reflex Arc DEVELOPMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Infants The Aging Adult Subjective Data HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONS ...
... Motor Pathways Upper and Lower Motor Neurons THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Cranial Nerves Spinal Nerves Autonomic Nervous System Reflex Arc DEVELOPMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Infants The Aging Adult Subjective Data HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONS ...
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... Motor Pathways Corticospinal or Pyramidal Tract ( Fig . 21-4 ) . The area has been named " pyramidal " because it crosses through the pyramids of the medulla . Motor nerve fibers originate in the motor cortex and travel to the brain ...
... Motor Pathways Corticospinal or Pyramidal Tract ( Fig . 21-4 ) . The area has been named " pyramidal " because it crosses through the pyramids of the medulla . Motor nerve fibers originate in the motor cortex and travel to the brain ...
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... motor neuron lesion ) causes paralysis of en- tire half of face Upper motor neuron lesions ( cerebrovascular accident , tu- mor , inflammatory ) cause pa- ralysis of lower half of face , leaving forehead intact Other lower motor neuron ...
... motor neuron lesion ) causes paralysis of en- tire half of face Upper motor neuron lesions ( cerebrovascular accident , tu- mor , inflammatory ) cause pa- ralysis of lower half of face , leaving forehead intact Other lower motor neuron ...
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