How Much Do You Know About the Nervous System?

Anatomy, Physiology, and Mechanics of the Nervous System

• The nervous system (NS) is a continuous tissue with mechanical, electrical, and chemical continuity.
• Any movement of a body part has consequences on the NS; any movement of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) has consequences on the central nervous system (CNS).
• The general structure of the NS consists of contact surface/mechanical interface, neural structures, and innervated tissues.
• The contact surface acts as a container for the NS, accommodating the tissues around it, and bio-pathological conditions of these tissues can influence the NS.
• The protection systems of the NS include meninges, wraps/envelopes of the peripheral nerve, and wraps/envelopes of the nerve roots.
• The dura-mater is the most external and stringy/fibrous membrane that envelops the NS, while the arachnoid is an intermediate layer, and the pia-mater is the innermost membrane closely linked to nerve tissue.
• The wraps/envelopes of the peripheral nerve include endoneurium, perineurium, and epineurium, while the wraps/envelopes of the nerve roots are similar to pia mater and arachnoid.
• The physiology of the NS includes axonal transport, blood circulation, and innervation, and compression may affect these functions.
• The mechanical functions of the NS include tension, sliding, and compression, and the normality in the movement of the SN depends on its neuro-biomechanical capacity.
• The nervous system as a whole/set is a complex system, and local movements can cause distance changes, producing side/secondary effects in another area.
• The response to movement involves local movement of the NS, fast neural slip/glide in the medium-haul, and tension in the NS in the end-haul.
• The NS continuity allows manual differentiation of the structures involved in the problem, which can be done in all neurodynamic tests.

Anatomy, Physiology, and Mechanics of the Nervous System

• The nervous system (NS) is a continuous tissue with mechanical, electrical, and chemical continuity.
• Any movement of a body part has consequences on the NS; any movement of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) has consequences on the central nervous system (CNS).
• The general structure of the NS consists of contact surface/mechanical interface, neural structures, and innervated tissues.
• The contact surface acts as a container for the NS, accommodating the tissues around it, and bio-pathological conditions of these tissues can influence the NS.
• The protection systems of the NS include meninges, wraps/envelopes of the peripheral nerve, and wraps/envelopes of the nerve roots.
• The dura-mater is the most external and stringy/fibrous membrane that envelops the NS, while the arachnoid is an intermediate layer, and the pia-mater is the innermost membrane closely linked to nerve tissue.
• The wraps/envelopes of the peripheral nerve include endoneurium, perineurium, and epineurium, while the wraps/envelopes of the nerve roots are similar to pia mater and arachnoid.
• The physiology of the NS includes axonal transport, blood circulation, and innervation, and compression may affect these functions.
• The mechanical functions of the NS include tension, sliding, and compression, and the normality in the movement of the SN depends on its neuro-biomechanical capacity.
• The nervous system as a whole/set is a complex system, and local movements can cause distance changes, producing side/secondary effects in another area.
• The response to movement involves local movement of the NS, fast neural slip/glide in the medium-haul, and tension in the NS in the end-haul.
• The NS continuity allows manual differentiation of the structures involved in the problem, which can be done in all neurodynamic tests.

Test your knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of the nervous system with this quiz. From the structure and protection systems of the nervous system to its complex functions and response to movement, this quiz covers it all. Sharpen your understanding of the nervous system's mechanical, electrical, and chemical continuity, as well as the consequences of movement on the peripheral and central nervous systems. Take this quiz to gain a deeper insight into the intricate workings of the nervous system.