Contents……………………………………………………3
Preface……………………………………………………..4
1 Chapter I. Short history review of neurology. Main foundations of structure and functioning of nervous system………………………………………………………5
2 Chapter II. The physiology and pathology of motor function…………………………….......13
2.1 Main principles of structure and functioning of nervous system. Neuron – the functional unit of nervous system. Reflexes……………………….....13
2.2 Basic motor pathway. Examination of motor functions. Lesions of pyramidal tract at multiple level…..26
2.3 The Subcortical structures. Extrapyramidal system (anatomy, functioning and disorders)…………………….43
2.4 Cerebellum. Conduction Pathways. Signs of lesions………………………….56
3 Chapter III. Sensation and its disorders (anatomy of sensory pathways. syndromes of sensory64
4 Spinal cord syndromes…………………………………80
5 Chapter V. Short review of cranial nerves. Signs of lesions…..92
6 Chapter VI. Clinical anatomy of the brainstem. Signs of lesions. Bulbar and pseudobulbar palsy…………………108
7 Chapter VII. Autonomic nervous system. Methods of investigation, signs of lesion…………………………….122
8 Chapter VIII. Cerebral cortex. Affection and irritative signs of cerebral cortex. Cerebrospinal fluid. Meningeal syndrome………………..142
9 Chapter IX. Methods of investigations in neurology…..156
Referenses……………………………………………….168