Agnosia, Apraxia, and Related Disorders of Higher Cortical Function Gnosia (Gr. gnosis, knowledge) refers to the higher synthesis of sensory impulses, with resulting perception, appreciation, and recognition of stimuli. Agnosia…
Disorders of Speech and Language Phonation, strictly defined, is the production of vocal sounds without word formation; it is entirely a function of the larynx. Howls of rage, the squeals…
The Mental Status Examination The mental status examination is used to help determine if a patient has neurologic as opposed to psychiatric disease, to identify psychiatric disease which might be…
General Outline of the Neurologic Examination The neurologic examination, as commonly done, includes the major categories listed in Table 4.1. Although the examination does not have to be performed in…
The General Physical Examination Ageneral physical examination (PE) usually accompanies a neurologic examination (NE). The extent of the general PE done depends on the circumstances and may range from minimal…
The Neurologic History Introductory textbooks of physical diagnosis cover the basic aspects of medical interviewing. This chapter addresses some aspects of history taking of particular relevance to neurologic patients. Important…
Introduction This book is written as a companion and supplement to DeJong’s The Neurologic Examination, 6th edition. The book has been streamlined, all reference to basic science removed, and the…
Chapter 16 Cerebral Hemispheres The cerebral hemispheres are the largest part of the human brain. They each have a highly convoluted external cortex, beneath which lies an extensive internal mass…
Chapter 8 Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots The spinal cord provides innervation for the trunk and limbs through the paired spinal nerves and their peripheral ramifications. Through them it receives…
Chapter 11 Cranial Nerves Cranial nerves are the means by which the brain receives information from, and controls the activities of, the head and neck and, to a lesser extent,…
