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Fig. 7.1 Multiple areas of the cortex are involved in motor movements. In addition to the cortex, there also exist multiple subcortical areas. During artificial simulation under anesthetics, the corticospinal…

Fig. 15.1 Drawing showing the carotid bifurcation and the removal of plaque at this site by endarterectomy Carotid endarterectomy is the surgical option for treatment of carotid stenosis. Stenosis that…

Fig. 16.1 The thyroid gland and surrounding structures Thyroidectomy Removal of the thyroid gland is indicated for a variety of conditions including tumor, goiter, or hyperthyroidism among others. Depending on…

Fig. 11.1 The monosynaptic stretch reflex. (a) In response to rapid stretch sensory Ia afferents activate alpha motoneurons in the ventral horns of the spinal cord resulting in a delayed…

Fig. 13.1 Transcranial stimulation over the motor cortex using a single square wave pulse results in a recordable D-wave from an epidural electrode. Pulse train stimulation will produce a volley…

Fig. 8.1 A motor unit is shown with a recording electrode in proximity. Individual muscle fiber potentials are recorded in sum as the motor unit action potential (MUAP) EMG recordings…

Fig. 6.1 Normal stable SEPs from the left and right median and left and right posterior tibial nerves (From UCLA Dept. Clinical Neurophysiology, with permission) The usefulness of SEP IOM…

Fig. 14.1 Anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae Microvascular Decompression MVD is a procedure to relieve symptoms caused by vascular compression of a nerve. When medication does not provide relief,…

1. A normal healthy patient 2. A patient with mild systemic disease 3. A patient with severe systemic disease 4. A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life 5. A…