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Blood supply to the brain - a clinical perspective
Slides accompanying lecture on the arterial supply of blood to the brain, covering the anterior, middle and posterior cerebral arteries, and stroke in relation to each of these
Functional topography of the brain - part 1
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the topographical organisation of the brain; the key regions of the cerebral cortex and their function; the components of the basal ganglia and its function
Functional topography of the brain - part 2
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the hippocampus; the thalamus and hypothalamus; the brainstem; the cerebellum; the limbic system
Functional topography of the brain 1 - labelled images
First of two sets of slides, with labelled images showing the anatomy of the brain
Functional topography of the brain 2 - labelled images
Second of two sets of slides, with labelled images showing the anatomy of the brain, including the brainstem, hippocampus and cerebellum
Genes and the nervous system
Slides accompanying lectyure covering: the different forms of chromosomal and molecular genetic abnormality; the major clinical manifestations and management issues of neurogenetic diseases
Higher cortical function
Slides accompanying lecture covering: structure and organisation of the cortex and lateralisation of function; lesions of the Parietal Association Cortex, Frontal Association Cortex, Cortical Centres for Language and Temporal Association Cortex
Introduction to Pain Week
Contains 1. Overview of the field 2. Case (video) 3. Supporting information for the case 4. Resources for the supporting information a. Sciatica Option Grid b. NICE neuropathic pain pathway c. Startback d. Pain Management Programmes information 5. REsources for introductory lecture a.CMO England report on Pain
Introduction to neuroanatomy
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the key principles of brain organisation; neurons; epigenetics; key terminology in neuroanatomy
Introduction to visual pathways
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the visual pathway from retina to V1; visual defects associated with lesions along this pathway; pathways from V1 to other cortical regions
Ionotropic Receptors
Lecture introducing the main concepts of ionotropic receptors in the central nervous system
Mechanisms of acute neurodegeneration
Slides accompanying lecture covering: ischaemic neurodegeneration; the ischaemic core and ischaemic penumbra; clinical treatment for stroke patients
Motor control
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the role of reflexes in control of movement and the systems that integrate them into a co-ordinated motor control system; the central mechanisms involved in the generation of voluntary movements
Motor pathways part A
Slides accompanying lecture covering the corticospinal tract; the corticobulbar tract; and the vestibulospinal, reticulospinal, tectospinal and rebrospinal tracts
Physical activity and health (part 1): Physical activity, is it worth getting out of bed for?
Evidence and mechanisms linking physical activity, fitness and health. Measurement dilemmas and recommendations for physical activity.
Physical activity and health (part 2): The Secrets to Getting Active
Trends in physical activity, barriers and enablers of change, interventions for individuals and populations
Sensory pathways - part A
Slides accompanying lecture covering the spinothalamic tract and the dorsal column/medial lemniscal tract
Sensory pathways - part B
Slides accompanying lecture covering the trigeminothalamic tract and the spinocerebellar tract
Synaptic plasticity
Slides accompanying lecture covering: structure of CNS synapses; model organisms for studying synaptic plasticity; long-term potentiation; long-term depression
Synaptic transmission
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the basic concepts underlying synaptic transmission; how synaptic transmission may be regulated; the role of synaptic transmission in the CNS
The brainstem and reflexes
Slides accompanying lecture describing the anatomy of the brainstem; cranial nerve functions and brainstem reflexes; corneal and pupillary light reflexes; the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF)
The ear - part 1 - hearing
First of two sets of slides accompanying lecture on the ear, covering hearing and conditions causing hearing loss
The ear - part 2 - balance
Second of two sets of slides accompanying lecture on the ear, covering balance and the vestibular disorders causing vertigo and imbalance