Ch. 7.6 Nervous System Key Terms
What does autonomic nervous system mean?
autonomic nervous system means contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems,
What does cerebrum mean?
cerebrum means the largest and highest section of the brain.
What does midbrain mean?
midbrain means the section located below the cerebrum.
What does peripheral nervous system?
peripheral nervous system means consists of the nerves and has two divisions.
What does tendonitis mean?
Tendonitis means an inflammation of a tendon, which is a cord that attaches bone to muscle
What does brain mean?
brain means an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.
What does diencephalon mean?
diencephalon means the section located between the cerebrum and midbrain.
What does nerves mean?
nerves mean carry messages to and from the spinal cord.
What does pons mean?
pons means the section located below the midbrain and in the brainstem.
What is this condition mostly caused by?
This condition is mostly caused by a constant repetition of a particular movement over a period of time or a sudden injury to a tendon.
What does central nervous system mean?
central nervous system means consists of the brain and spinal cord.
What does hypothalamus mean?
hypothalamus means regulates and controls the autonomic nervous system.
What does nervous system mean?
nervous system means a complex, highly organized system that coordinates all the activities of the body.
What does somatic nervous system mean?
somatic nervous system means carries messages between the CNS and the body.
What does it frequently affect?
It frequently affects the shoulder, elbow, knee, or achilles tendon on the back of the foot, but tendonitis can occur anywhere in the body.
What does cerebellum mean?
cerebellum means
the section below the back of the
cerebrum.
What does medulla oblongata mean?
medulla oblongata means :the lowest part of the brainstem.
What does neuron mean?
neuron means nerve cell.
What does spinal cord mean?
spinal cord means brain.
What do the signs and sights include?
The sights and signs include pain at site of injury that becomes more severe with movement, a sensation of grating or cracking of the tendon as it moves, swelling, signs of inflammation such as red and hot skin, and reduced function.
What does cerebrospinal fluid mean?
cerebrospinal fluid means colorless fluid.
What does meninges mean?
meninges means are three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
What does parasympathetic mean?
parasympathetic means which work together to control involuntary body functions.
What does sympathetic mean?
sympathetic means prepares the body to act by increasing heart rate.
What is the rest of the affected part?
restv is the rest of the affected part.