Theory & Practice Of Therapeutic Massage

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neurons

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is the structural unit of the nervous system

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nerve cell

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is the same as a neuron

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nerve fibers

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projections from the body of the nerve cell that carry nervous impulses

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dendrites

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connect with other neurons to recieve information

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axon

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conducts impulses away from the cell body

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synapse

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the junction where nerve signals jump from one nerve to another.

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neurotransmitter

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is a chemical that sends a nerve signal across a synapse

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sensory neuron

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carries impulses from sense organs to the brain

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motor neuron

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carries nerve impulses from the brain to the effectors

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interneuron

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carries impulses from one neuron to another

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nerves

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are bundles of fibers held together by connective tissue that originate in the brain and spinal cord and distribute branches all over the body

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afferent nerves

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carry impulses toward the spinal cord and brain

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central nervous system

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consists of the brain and spinal cord

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meningitis

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is an acute inflammation of the pia mater and arachnoid mater around the brain and spinal cord

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dura mater

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is the outer layer of the meninges

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pia mater

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is the innermost layer of the meninges

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arachnoid mater

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is the middle space of the meninges

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cerebrospinal fluid

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flows through and around the brain and spinal cord to nourish and protect them

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autonomic nervous system

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regulates the action of glands, smooth muscles, and the heart

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cranial nerves

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twelve pairs of nerves that emerge from the brain through openings in the base of the cranium

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cervical plexus

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consists of the four upper cervical nerves that supply the skin and control the movement of the head, neck and shoulders

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brachial plexus

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is composed of four lower cervical nerves and the first pair of thoracic nerves that control arm movements.

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lumbar plexus

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is formed from the first four lumbar nerves

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sacral plexus

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is formed from the fourth and fifth lumbar nerves and the first four sacral nerves

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sciatic nerve

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is the largest and longest nerve in the body

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coccygeal plexus

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is formed from a portion of the fourth sacral nerves, the fifth sacral nerve, and the coccygeal nerve

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autonomic nervous system

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regulates the action of glands smooth muscles, and the heart

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sympathetic nervous system

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supplies the glands, involuntary muscles of internal organs, and walls of blood vessels with nerves and prepares the body for energy-expanding circumstances

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parasympathetic nervous system

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functions to conserve energy and reverse the action of the sympathetic division

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neurological pathway

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is the route that a nerve impulse travels through the nervous system

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reflex

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is the simplest form of nervous activity, which includes a sensory and motor nerve

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reflex arc

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is the nerve pathway of a reflex

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exteroceptors

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record conscious sensations such as heat, cold, pain and pressure throughout the body.