Memorable Neurology: A Mnemonics-Filled Test Review

653 Pages·2019·33.703 MB·English

by  Jonathan Heldt

Memorable
Neurology

Jonathan Heldt, M.D.
Also available from the same author:
Memorable Psychopharmacology
Memorable Psychiatry

The content of this book is not intended to be a replacement for proper medical training,
nor is it intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any
questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Copyright © 2019 Jonathan Heldt.
All rights reserved.
Revision 1.3. Last revised April 17, 2020.
ISBN: 0578520141
ISBN-13: 978-0578520148
DEDICATION

To Dr. William Hemmerlin. Thank you for showing me that anything is teachable
with the right combination of passion for the learner, dedication to the craft,
and ample servings of liquid nitrogen ice cream.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments i
1 Introduction 1

Neuroanatomical Foundations
2 The Nervous System 3
3 The Cerebral Cortex 21
4 The Cerebral Subcortex 35
5 The Cerebellum 53
6 The Brainstem 65
7 The Spinal Cord 77
8 The Peripheral Nervous System 95
9 The Special Senses 113
10 The Kitchen Sink 139

Clinical Applications
11 The Neurological Exam 155
12 173
Stroke
13 195
Intracranial Pressure
14 Myopathy 215
15 Neuromuscular Junction Disease 225
16 Motor Neuron Disease 235
17 Movement Disorders 247
18 Seizures 265
19 Neoplasms 283
20 Infections 303
21 Demyelinating Diseases 329
22 Peripheral Neuropathy 341
23 Headache 351
24 Neurocutaneous Disorders 363
25 Final Review 373
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To Nick for keeping me happy, warm, and well fed while working on this book.