Neuroanatomy & Psychiatry

Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry

Learn the regions of the brain, their functions, the pathology associated with damage to the brain and some basic psychiatric condition presentations.

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Anatomy and Physiology

1. Basics of Neuroanatomy

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2. Cells and Components of the Nervous System

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3. Arterial Supply to the Brain

Understand how the brain is supplied with the vast supply of oxygen it requires.
Know the anatomy of the arterial supply of the brain, including which vessels supply which areas of the brain and the basics of how a blockage in one of these arteries may manifest clinically.

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4. Development of the Nervous System

Understand how the nervous system develops and how this links to function.
Be aware of some conditions caused by errors in nervous system development.

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5. Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders

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Systems

6. Somatosensory System

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7. Motor System

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8. Visual System

Understand anatomy of visual pathway: retina, optic nerve, chiasm, tract, radiations, visual cortex.
Describe visual field mapping and interpretation in lesion localisation.
Recognise common visual pathway lesions: hemianopia, quadrantanopia, optic neuritis.
Explain pupillary light reflex and its neural circuitry components.
Apply basic neuro-ophthalmic examination techniques: visual acuity, field testing, fundoscopy.

9. Higher Cortical Function

Understand cortical regions: prefrontal, parietal, temporal, occipital lobes and their higher functions.
Describe executive functions: planning, decision‑making, inhibition control, working memory.
Recognise language centres: Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, and associated disorders (aphasia).
Explain spatial processing: parietal contributions to visuospatial skills and neglect syndromes.
Apply clinical assessment: cognitive testing for executive function, language, and spatial deficits.

10. Reticular Formation

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Pathology

11. Movement Disorders

Define major movement disorder types: parkinsonism, tremor, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, tics.
Describe basal ganglia circuitry dysfunction underlying movement disorders.
Recognise key clinical features and phenomenology of common movement disorders.
Explain basic neuropsychiatric aspects associated with movement disorders.
Outline general diagnostic approaches and differential diagnosis strategies.
Summarise primary treatment options and management principles.

12. Infections and Prion Disease

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13. Dementia

Define dementia and distinguish major types like Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, frontotemporal.
Describe key neuroanatomical changes in dementia (e.g., hippocampal atrophy, cortical degeneration).
Recognise clinical features: memory, executive function, behavioural and psychiatric symptoms.
Outline basic diagnostic approach including cognitive testing and neuroimaging indications.
Summarise general management strategies: pharmacological treatments and supportive care principles.