Title: Mental Status Exam: Normal Exam: Expressive Language Description: In assessing expressive language it is important to note fluency and correctness of content and grammar. This can be accomplished by tasks that require spontaneous speech and writing, naming objects, repetition of sentences, and reading comprehension. NeuroLogic Exam has been supported by a grant from the Slice of Life Development Fund at the University of Utah, the Department of Pediatrics and the Office of Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Viewing the video requires installation of the free QuickTime Plug-in. Learning Resource Type: Video Publication ID: 61 Resource ID: 3848
The first principle of neurologic diagnosis is regional or anatomical localization. In order to become skillful the student must understand how structure relates to function of the nervous system. The neurologic examination permits "dissection" of the nervous system and localizes the disease when present. Instead of simply memorizing the components of the exam, a logical and systematic approach to problem solving evolves from repeatedly asking, "Where is the lesion?"
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Full Name: Paul D. Larsen, MD Title: Professor of Pediatrics and Neurological Sciences Email: pdlarsen@unmc.edu Organization: University of Nebraska School of Medicine
Full Name: Suzanne S. Stensaas, PhD Title: Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy Email: suzanne.stensaas@hsc.utah.edu Organization: University of Utah School of Medicine