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The Nervous System: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

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The Nervous System: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Thad Wilson, PhD
Craig Canby, PhD

Instructors: Thad Wilson, PhD

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify the major structures of the brain, brain stem, spinal cord, and meninges and describe their functions.

  • Trace ascending sensory and descending motor pathways and localize lesions from clinical deficits.

  • Describe the twelve cranial nerves and the functional deficits produced by injury to each.

  • Explain neurotransmission, sensory transduction, and autonomic control of the body's organs.

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September 2026

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125 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 15 modules in this course

This module introduces the organization of the autonomic nervous system and the distinct output pathways of its parasympathetic and sympathetic divisions.

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4 videos1 reading5 assignments

This module covers the structure of the cranial meninges, the spaces between their layers, and the blood and nerve supply of the dura mater.

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4 videos1 reading5 assignments

This module introduces the structures and circuits of the limbic system and the clinical disorders that result from their damage.

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3 videos1 reading4 assignments

This module covers the anatomy and function of the cerebral cortex lobes, the clinical syndromes caused by their lesions, and the arterial blood supply of the cerebrum.

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7 videos1 reading8 assignments

This module examines the anatomical components of the diencephalon and their functional roles.

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5 videos1 reading6 assignments

This module traces the visual pathway from the structure of the eye through the retina, optic pathways, and visual cortex, along with the clinical effects of lesions along this pathway.

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4 videos1 reading5 assignments

This module covers the anatomy and circuitry of the basal ganglia and how their dysfunction produces the movement disorders of Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.

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4 videos1 reading5 assignments

This module introduces the structural organization of the cerebellum and its three functional divisions.

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3 videos1 reading4 assignments

This module covers the anatomy of the auditory and vestibular systems, how their function is tested clinically, and the disorders that arise from their dysfunction.

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10 videos4 readings11 assignments

This module reviews the anatomy, functional components, and clinical disorders of each of the 12 cranial nerves.

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14 videos2 readings15 assignments

This module covers the anatomy and vascular supply of the brainstem and how vascular lesions in different brainstem regions produce distinct clinical syndromes.

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12 videos2 readings13 assignments

This module examines the structural organization of the spinal cord, its ascending and descending pathways, and the clinical syndromes that result from spinal cord lesions.

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9 videos9 readings10 assignments

This module covers the anatomy of the brain's ventricular system, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, and the causes of hydrocephalus.

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3 videos3 readings4 assignments

This module covers the structure and drainage of the dural venous sinuses, with particular attention to the cavernous sinuses and their clinical relevance.

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3 videos3 readings4 assignments

This module covers the physiological basis of neuronal signaling, the special senses, somatosensory and reflex physiology, and the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system.

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25 videos12 readings26 assignments

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