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Neurology 203c : The Voluntary Somatic Motor System Examination

Credit Hours(s)3.0

InstructorsJoseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

Price$60.00 USD

Format(s)AudioVisual Course, Diplomate Level;

Educational Objectives

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

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