BIOL 2010: Anatomy and Physiology I
CNS Injury: Brain vs Spinal Cord
Directions: Read the case study below and complete the questions at the end. You will form small groups in class to collaborate and produce your final answer.
< hr noshade="noshade" />Brain vs. Spinal Cord: A Directed Case Study in CNS Injury
(modified from a case study by Patrick Field, Kean University and Tom Cappaert, Central Michigan University)
Dr. Green and Dr. Carter were nearing the end of the first year of their medical residency in the emergency department of County General Hospital. It had been a long year and a long week. They had been on duty for the last 12 hours and things were not slowing down.
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Then answer the questions below. (1 pt)
Discussion Questions: (Hint: Read the discussion of sensory and motor PATHWAYS in Chapter 15 and pay careful attention to where they cross over from right side to left side)
BIOL 2010: Anatomy and Physiology I
CNS Injury: Brain vs Spinal Cord 1. For each of the following diagnostic test results, note which specific part of the brain would have to be damaged to create those symptoms. (include right and left sides in your analysis).
(2pts)
Sensory Testing
Decreased sensation to fine touch, pressure, and vibration in the right upper/lower extremities:
Decreased temperature discrimination (cold vs. warm) in the left upper/lower extremities:
Motor Testing
Decreased strength and movement of the right upper/lower extremities during muscle testing:
Decreased strength and movement of left abdominal muscles:
Absence of triceps and biceps reflexes in the right upper extremity:
2. For each of the following diagnostic test results, note which specific segment of the spinal cord would have to be damaged to create those symptoms. (include right and left sides in your analysis). (2pts)
Sensory Testing
Decreased sensation to fine touch, pressure, and vibration in the right upper/lower extremities:
Decreased temperature discrimination (cold vs. warm) in the left upper/lower
1. Describe the functional anatomy of the spinal cord using the following terms: white matter, gray matter, tracts, roots, and spinal nerves.
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The case study will form the basis of three individual assignments that are to be completed at various points in the course.
I. In your own words, explain how (if) this exercise helped you better understand brain anatomy.
1. Analyze the questions associated with your chosen case study and discuss them using concepts you learned in this course.
Write a brief description of the three slides (Neuron, Spinal Cord Smear and C.S of Myelinated Nerve Fibers) as though you were explaining it to someone who cannot see the slide.
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This week, you are going to complete an Assignment in which you analyze two case studies. You will read each case and answer the questions included using the information you have gained from this course so far. Your answer should include an analysis of client strengths, possible interventions, and a reflection on the possible ethical issues and cultural influences as they might impact the case.
For the first Case Assignment, please answer the following questions. You can submit your paper in a Question and Answer format. In other words, list the questions and provide a short answer to each.
Label the Lateral View of the Brain at right using the table from the Procedures
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