Step2 Neuro

Bilateral loss of pain and temperature
Preservation of proprioception and discriminatory sensation
Where is the lesion

Central spinal cord lesion
Loss of all modalities on R at one level
Loss of pain and temp on L below level
Loss of proprioception and muscle weakness on R to same level

Half lesion on R at level of loss of sensation
How do pain and temperature nerves travel

Enter the spinal column synapse and then cross the cord immediately to travel up the Spinothalamic tract
How do proprioception nerves travel?

Enter the spinal cord and travel up the dorsal column to the lower medulla

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Step2 Neuro

Description

Neuro for step 2

Updated

2010-04-12T19:50:07Z

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