The pituitary gland (hypophysis cerebri) is derived from 2 sources. The anterior lobe is an upgrowth of ectoderm from the roof of the stomodeum (primitive buccal cavity), while the…
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Nervous system
Bulbocavernosus Reflex (BCR)
Synonyms: Bulbospongiosus reflex (BSR), Osinski reflex Reflex arc: a. Stimulus: Briskly squeezing glans penis or clitoris or Tugging Foley’s catheter (pulling the balloon of foley’s…
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The Use of Stem Cell Treatment in Patients with Cerebral Palsy
At present, nearly 10,000 babies are born with cerebral palsy (CP) every year, with an estimated 764,000 children and adults displaying at least one symptom of the…
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Tips to help you cope with the pain of Multiple Sclerosis
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) will inevitably face pain at some time in their journey. Unfortunately, there is no one relief that works for all.…
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Straight Leg Raising Test (SLRT) – Pathophysiology
Epineurium of sciatic nerve (like all other nerves) is continuous with the duramater withing the spinal canal which is firmly attached to the foramen magnum…
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Simplified ASIA Impairment Scale
Check S4-5 S4-5: Perianal area <1 cm lateral to the mucocutaneous junction (taken as one level) 1. Sensory (-) and Motor (-): AIS A (Complete)i.e.…
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Neuroanatomy Notes
This is a compilation of high yield topics on neuroanatomy with visual mnemonics and illustrations targeted for undergraduate medical students who find difficulty in conceptualizing…
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Some Neurology Mnemonics
FALLS – indications for CT BRAIN A: Age > 65, Amnesia > 30 minutes before impact B: Bringing up = vomiting > 1 (once) C:…
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