Lateral hypothalamus Lateral hypothalamus also called the lateral hypothalamic area ((Lateral hypothalamic area. http://braininfo.rprc.washington.edu/centraldirectory.aspx?type=h&ID=409)) is considered to be a small (6 × 6 × 3.5 mm)

Ulnar neuropathy Ulnar neuropathy is term that refers to damage of the ulnar nerve that can lead to pain, numbness or tingling. The ulnar neuropathy

What is cerebrospinal fluid Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that can be found around and within the ventricles and canals of the

Vestibulocochlear nerve Vestibulocochlear nerve or cranial nerve number 8 (CN VIII) carries sensory information (afferent nerves) for hearing and balance, and consists of two divisions:

What is upper motor neuron Upper motor neurons originate in the gray matter of the brain and send long axons which carry the impulses for

Trochlear nerve Trochlear nerve is a fourth cranial nerve (CN IV) that carries motor fibers to innervate the superior oblique muscle, an extra-ocular muscle in the

Ulnar nerve The ulnar nerve originates from C8-T1 and is a terminal branch of the brachial plexus. The C8 and T1 nerve roots merge to

Trigeminal nerve The large trigeminal nerve or 5th cranial nerve has three branches: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3) divisions. Trigeminal nerve is a mixed

What is perimenopause The gradual transition between the reproductive years and menopause (the cessation of menstrual periods) is called perimenopause (literally meaning “around menopause”) ((Perimenopause

The nervous system The nervous system has two major anatomical subdivisions: The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are

Cranial nerves The cranial nerves contain the sensory and motor nerve fibers that innervate the head. The cell bodies of the sensory neurons lie either

Spinal cord stimulator Spinal cord stimulator is an implanted, rechargeable spinal cord stimulation system. Spinal cord stimulator device is to restore or supplement function of