- Describe the organisation of the nervous system structurally and functionally
- Identify the major regions of the brain
- Identify and describe the structure and function of the spinal cord
- Describe the structure and function of a spinal nerve and a plexus
- Briefly outline the embryological development of the musculoskeletal system, particularly explaining the terms: neurulation, somite, sclerotome, dermatome, and myotome
- Describe the components of a motor unit
- Define proprioception
- Describe the common patterns of muscle fascicle arrangement and relate them to power generation
Nervous System
- what are the functions of the nervous system?
- how is the peripheral nervous system functionally organised?
- Nerve Structure
The Brain
- what are the 4 regions of the brain?
- what are cranial nerves?
- how many pairs of cranial nerves are their?
- which cranial nerves does Kate want us to know?
- which cranial nerve is the only one to leave the head/ neck?
Spinal Cord