Neuroanatomy
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Discussion of basic and advanced neuroanatomical topics in both the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Contralateral: adjective; on the opposite side of. Read more »
Ipsilateral: adjective; on the same side of. Read more »
It is important to be able to distinguish central from peripheral causes of facial paralysis. Read more »
These are topics that are often covered and tested in early medical neurobiology courses. They require an understanding of specific neuro-anatomical and systems concepts, while at the same time have clinical relevance. Read more »
The study of neurobiology covers a wide range of topics and disciplines, from neuroanatomy, to biophysics and electrophysiology, and systems biology. Each discipline has its own practices, but they combine to provide... Read more »
The TRN sits like a shield covering the ventral surface the thalamus and projects locally to the other nuclei of the thalamus. Read more »
The thalamus is not just a relay for primary inputs, it also relays information between cortical areas. Read more »
Sensory information enters the cerebrum through the primary relay nuclei of the dorsal thalamus. For example, retinal ganglion cells synapse in the dLGN (dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus). Read more »
The olfactory bulb sits on top of the cribiform plate and receives input from the olfactory receptor neurons in the nose. It is the first stage of olfactory processing, and the outputs... Read more »
Basal ganglia have been traditionally considered part of the motor system, modulating movement and, when pathological, producing disorders like Parkinson’s disease. In the last two decades the role of several nuclei in... Read more »