Explore how clinical observation reshapes our understanding of the nervous system. This scholarly work traces a path from peripheral nerves to brain centers, showing how careful testing and comparative methods illuminate sensory function and its changes after injury.
The book gathers a century of clinical research into a coherent whole. It explains how measurable tests and patient comparison help reveal true sensory differences, and it discusses how different nerve injuries alter perception, touch, pain, temperature, and more. Readers will see how practical experimentation in a medical setting can uncover the workings of the nervous system.
Ideal for students and professionals seeking a foundational text on neurology and clinical methods.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of the nervous system, offering a captivating exploration of sensation and its complexities. Through a series of groundbreaking clinical research studies, the author, joined by a team of esteemed colleagues, unveils the fascinating journey of sensory impulses from the periphery to the brain's receptive centers. Emerging from a period marked by rudimentary understanding of sensory mechanisms, this work challenges the prevailing notion of a direct correlation between specific sensory organs and sensations. Instead, it proposes a revolutionary concept ââ â that sensations are not merely passive receptions but rather the products of intricate integrative processes within the central nervous system. This book meticulously examines diverse neurological conditions, including injuries to peripheral nerves and lesions within the spinal cord and brain, to illustrate the dynamic transformations sensory impulses undergo. The authors introduce innovative methods for measuring sensation, emphasizing the significance of residual sensibility and the interplay between the loss and preservation of sensory function. By unraveling the complexities of sensory perception, the book's insights extend far beyond the realm of neurology, offering profound implications for our understanding of the human experience and the remarkable adaptability of the nervous system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331950585_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331950585
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