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Nervous System
H.I.T
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ANS | Autonomic nervous system |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| CSF | Cerebral spinal fluid |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ICP | Intracranial pressure |
| LP | Lumbar puncture |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| TENS | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| Central nervous system | Which comprises the brain & spinal cord |
| Peripheral nervous system | Which comprises the nerves that connect the body organs to the central nervous system |
| Somatic nervous system | Which connects the central nervous system to the skin & skeletal muscles |
| Autonomic nervous system | Which connects the central nervous system to the visceral organs |
| Brain | Has more than 100 billion neurons that are connected by means of electrochemical pulses, & it is responsible for all physical & mental functions of the body |
| Meninges | The protective tissue that covers the brain & spinal cord |
| Dura mater | Outermost layer of the meninges |
| Arachnoid mater | Middle layer of the meninges |
| Pia mater | Innermost layer of the meninges |
| Cerebral cortex | Consists of a layer of neurons on the surface of the brain |
| Cerebrum | The largest part of the brain |
| Cerebellum | Second largest part of the brain |
| Diencephalon | Located between the cerebrum & the midbrain. The thalamus, hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland & pineal gland |
| Brain steam | Connects the diencephalon to the spinal cord |
| Midbrain (Mesencephalon) | Located between the diencephalon & the pons |
| Spinal nerves | 31 nerves located in the spinal area |
| Burr hole procedures | The physician drills a burr hole in the cranium to complete the procedure |
| Trephine | A surgical instrument that is used to cut a cylindrical shape |
| Craniectomy | Completed to remove a skull bone |
| Craniotomy | Making an incision into the skull |
| Endovascular therapy | Completed within the vascular system of the head or neck for a specific purpose |
| Nervous system | Controls all bodily activities & is divided into 2 main parts |
| Meningitis | Inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain |
| Encephalitis | Inflammation of the brain |
| Myelitis | Inflammation of the spinal cord |
| Encephalomyelitis | Inflammation of both the brain & spinal cord |
| Parkinson's disease | A progressive disease characterized by a mask-liked facial expression, weakened muscles, tremors, & involuntary movement |
| Alzheimer's disease | A disease in which the brain structure changes lead to memory loss, personality changes, & ultimately impaired ability to function |
| Cerebral palsy | A disorder in which the motor function of the brain is impaired |
| Hemiplegia | Condition in which one side of the body is paralyzed |
| Hemiparesis | Another word for hemiplegia |
| Epilepsy | A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance |
| Grand mal | Abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain |
| Multiple sclerosis | Progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord |
| Petit mal | A mild form of epilepsy characterized by brief spells of unconsciousness without loss of posture |
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