DYSLEXIA: Dyslexia is a general term for disorder that involves Difficulty in breathing Difficulty in reading Interpret words/letters They do not affect general intelligence. AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS:      …

TYPES OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Relapsing -Remitting Multiple sclerosis         * Primary – Progressive Multiple sclerosis          * Secondary  – Progressive Multiple sclerosis           * Progressive – Relapsing Multiple sclerosis. 2. NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA:         *…

HYPOTONIA : Hypotonia, commonly known as floppy baby syndrome, is a state of low muscle tone, often involving reduced muscle strength. Hypotonia can happen from damage to the brain, spinal…

THE POSTERIOR HORN CELL: The posterior horn contains interneurons that make connections within the spinal cord as well as neurons that enter ascending sensory pathways. It receives several types of sensory information from the body,…

MECHANORECEPTORS & CHEMORECEPTORS: Mechanoreceptors are receptors in the skin and on other organs that detect sensations of touch. They are called mechanoreceptors because they are designed to detect mechanical sensations or differences…

NEURON: A nerve cell that receives and sends electrical signals over long distances within the body. neuron receives electrical input signals from sensory cells (called sensory neurons) and from other neurons. A neuron that simply…

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Central nervous system (CNS): The central nervous system is that part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. The brain plays a central…

1. Spasticity : Spasticity means increased muscle tone.  It is a condition inwhich certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction cause stiffness or tightness of the muscles.  It’s usually caused…

Signs And Symptoms Of Quadriplegia: Extreme Back Pain Or Pressure In Your Neck, Head Or Back Weakness, Incoordination Or Paralysis In Any Part Of Your Body Numbness, Tingling Or Loss…

DERMATOMES: A dermatome is the area of sensory nerves near the skin that are supplied by a specific spinal nerve root. The body can be divided into regions that are…