Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders

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• Introduction to the Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders

• Medical History in Neurologic Disorders

• Neurologic Examination
  • Mental Status
  • Cranial Nerves
  • Motor Nerves
    • Change in muscle size
    • Involuntary movements
    • Muscle tone
    • Muscle strength
  • Sensory Nerves
  • Reflexes
  • Coordination, Balance, and Gait
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Blood Flow to the Brain

• Tests for Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
  • Imaging Tests
  • Spinal Tap
  • Electroencephalography
  • Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Electromyography
    • Nerve conduction studies
  • Evoked Responses
  • Myelography
  • Other Tests for Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
    • Biopsy
    • Echoencephalography
    • Genetic Testing