Course Overview
BHSC 3312 provides a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of immediate relevance to the current practices of electrophysiology with emphasis on those examined by nerve conduction studies, EMG, and evoked potentials. There is a systematic treatment of normal anatomy and physiology, general neuropathology, major disorders of movement and sensation, and electrophysiologic methods of assessment. Discussion of related material encountered in the clinic, lab, or other courses is encouraged and active participation in learning and presenting course content will be expected.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BHSC 2212
Credits
6.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe major nerve and muscle anatomy/functional anatomy of limbs, head, neck, and back.
- Describe basic nerve and muscle physiology as it pertains to electrodiagnostic testing.
- Describe components involved in normal movement, including selected brain and spinal cord tracts.
- Describe peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, muscle, and proprioceptive and sensory organs and relevant electrophysiologic methods of assessment.
- Describe the usual approach to clinical EMG and relate selected pathologies to electromyographic findings.
- Describe pathologies affecting muscle, neuromuscular junction and peripheral nerves, including responses to injury.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology related to intraoperative monitoring during surgery of the brain and spinal cord.
- Describe selected pathologies affecting cord, brainstem, cerebellum, basal ganglia, cortex, and CNS tracts.
Effective as of Fall 2011
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