Nervous System and Spinal Anatomy for Pain Management

Description

This course lays the anatomical groundwork for understanding pain management and spine surgery procedures. Building a strong understanding of the nervous system and spinal column anatomy is integral to understanding these procedures. This course is recommended prior to taking the Pain Management series.

Objectives:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Pain Management and Fundamentals of Nervous System Anatomy

• Label primary structures related to the central nervous system
• Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Identify where the central nervous system changes to the peripheral nervous system

Lesson 2: Nerve Plexuses and Other Single Nerves

• Label nerve plexuses
• Define the sciatic and femoral nerves, and popliteal fossa
• Identify the branches of the trigeminal nerve

Lesson 3: Spinal Column and Vertebral Anatomy

• Name the 5 major sections of the spinal column
• Identify structural components of a vertebra
• Differentiate between the lamina, foramen, and facet joints