Unit 1— Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Section 6: The Nervous System and the Control of Movement
Section Objectives:
- The structure of the nervous system, and the division and function of the central nervous system (CNS), and the peripheral nervous system
- The reflex arc, and its function in facilitating movement
- The general anatomy and function of proprioceptors
- Muscle spindles and their role in controlling movement
- Polysynaptic reflexes and their role in human movement
- The importance of the spinal cord and its potential injuries
- The significance and treatment of head injuries and concussions
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