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Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
  • Introduction to the Diagnosis of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders
  • Medical History in Neurologic Disorders
  • 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
    • Biopsy
      • Muscle and nerve
      • Skin
    • Echoencephalography
    • Genetic Testing
  • 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
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