Nervous about the nervous system?

The nervous system is a complex and scary subject that many students struggle to understand. This website aims to provide an easy to understand neuroanatomy and neurology guide.

  

Each topic begins with a case that you can attempt to solve. The information is found under the case and an explanation at the end. There is a quiz at the bottom to consolidate learning.

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Topics

• Stroke and the anatomy of the brain

• Bell's palsy and cranial nerve VII

• Motor and sensory tracts and effects of lesions

• Upper and lower motor neurones including effects of lesions

• Syncope and the autonomic nervous system

• Prolapsed disc and the peripheral nervous system

• Visual field defects and the anatomy of vision

• Neurological examination

 

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PLEASE NOTE: THE WEBSITE WORKS BEST ON GOOGLE CHROME - some pages may appear distorted on other browsers. 

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If you are confused, you've noticed an error, or you want to have a debate, feel free to post in the discussion tab or drop me an email: hp322@exeter.ac.uk

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