NEUROLOGY 203C

Course overview

*Identify the basic anatomical pathways of central nervous system control mechanisms involved in voluntary movement of the body. *Identify the basic anatomical pathways of peripheral nervous system and neuromuscular control mechanisms involved in voluntary movement of the body. *Describe the evaluation of strength and the functional roles of muscles. *Discuss the categorizations and terminology used describing the various varieties of muscular contraction. *Review and assess concepts and skills necessary to perform an accurate bedside examination of the voluntary motor system. *View and identify patient video vignettes demonstrating lecture points. *Recognize examination procedures and signs to distinguish primary muscular disease (myopathy). *Define and categorize involuntary movements. *Compare and contrast pathological from non-pathological involuntary movements.