Chapter 9 Medical Term

spinal cord and brain

central nervous system

Part of the brain that regulates appetite, thirst, emotions, and basic behavior pattern

hypothalamus

Where does the spinal cord begin?

medulla oblongata

Lower back lobe of the cerebrum

occipital

to cut

tom/o

accumulation of fluid in the brain

Hydrocephalus

the study of the nervous system

Neurology

Abnormal sensation such as numbness and tingling

paresthesia

paralysis of the lower part of the body and legs

Paraplegic

no speech

Aphasia

Multiple sclerosis is caused by

demyelination

insertion of needle into spinal column

Lumbar Puncture

Abnormal movements of the bod

Parkinson's Disease

cell nerves

neurons

Neurons consist of…

cell body, axon, and many dendrites

How many nerves does the spinal cord have?

31

The brain and spinal cord are protected by

meninges

brain

encephal/o cerebr/o

inflammation of the meninges

meningitis

hernia

-cele

pertaining to the brain and blood vessels

cerebrovascular

epidural

upon the dura mater

softening of the brain

encephalomalacia

loss of sensation

anesthesia

slow movement

bradykinesia

nerve destruction

neurolysis

hernia of the meninges

meningocele

accumulation of blood in a space, organs, or tissue

hematoma

no muscular coordination

ataxia

paralysis of the right or left side of the body

hemiplegia