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This week's question focuses on basic neuroanatomy.

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Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders - Chapter 2 Quiz - Question 4 04/07/10 @ 13:38 by jdmiles
	In this illustration of a neuron, what is the name of the structure indicated by the unnecessarily large green arrow?

Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders - Chapter 2 Quiz - Question 3 04/07/10 @ 13:38 by jdmiles
	Does an unmyelinated axon that is small in diameter conduct action potentials faster or slower than a large unmyelinated axon?

Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders - Chapter 2 Quiz - Question 2 04/07/10 @ 13:38 by jdmiles
	The ventral rami of spinal nerves C5, C6, C7, C8, and T1 come together to form what structure?

Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders - Chapter 2 Quiz - Question 1 04/07/10 @ 13:38 by jdmiles
	Which of the following is not considered part of the peripheral nervous system?

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Re: Re: Comment 04/24/10 @ 11:45 by jdmiles
	Actually, all the choices represent some form of spontaneous activity. The question is about the generator of said activity. Fasciculations, doublets, triplets, multiplets, myokymia, cramp potentials, neuromyotonic potentials,.... (more)
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Re: Comment 02/15/10 @ 11:14 by blondarb
	I think Dr. Miles is simply noting that all the other choices are due to increased insertional activity. I assume the question is kind of a "which one of these things is not like the other". All the distractor answers describe classic insertional.... (more)
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Neuron - Soma
04/07/10 @ 16:41 by jdmiles

An illustration of a neuron. The unnecessarily large green arrow is pointing to the soma or cell body of the neuron.

Drawing of a Neuron

Drawing of a Neuron
04/07/10 @ 16:17 by jdmiles

A Drawing of a neuron

S1
02/15/10 @ 11:27 by blondarb

EMG Reference Page for the 1st Sacral Nerve Root

Galant 2

Galant 2
01/23/10 @ 15:37 by jdmiles

Another video of a normal Galant reflex in a newborn.

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Galant 2

Galant 2
01/23/10 @ 15:37 by jdmiles

Another video of a normal Galant reflex in a newborn.

Galant

Galant
01/23/10 @ 15:36 by jdmiles

A video of a normal Galant reflex in a newborn.

Moro

Moro
01/23/10 @ 15:34 by jdmiles

A video of a normal but incomplete Moro response in a newborn.

Rooting reflex

Rooting reflex
01/23/10 @ 15:33 by jdmiles

A video of a normal rooting reflex in a newborn.

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Neuron - Soma
04/07/10 @ 16:41 by jdmiles

An illustration of a neuron. The unnecessarily large green arrow is pointing to the soma or cell body of the neuron.

Drawing of a Neuron

Drawing of a Neuron
04/07/10 @ 16:17 by jdmiles

A Drawing of a neuron

Radial Motor NCS, Recording the Extenor Digitorum Communis (EDC), stimulating proximal to Spiral Groove

Radial Motor NCS, Recording the Extenor Digitorum Communis (EDC), stimulating proximal to Spiral Groove
10/07/09 @ 10:55 by jdmiles

This photograph illustrates a radial motor nerve conduction study, recording from the Extenor Digitorum Communis (EDC) muscle. The stimulation site shown is on the posterior arm, proximal to the spiral groove.

Radial Motor NCS, Recording the Extenor Digitorum Communis (EDC), stimulating distal to Spiral Groove

Radial Motor NCS, Recording the Extenor Digitorum Communis (EDC), stimulating distal to Spiral Groove
10/07/09 @ 10:54 by jdmiles

Another view of the radial motor nerve conduction study, stimulating distal to the spiral groove.