Neuroscience

About the Brain and Nervous System See All  Anatomy of the Brain in About the Brain and Nervous System The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more  Understanding Skull Base Tumors in About the Brain and Nervous System The skull base offers support from the bottom. Think of it as the floor of the skull, where the brain sits. Tumors can form at the base of the skull. ...more  Anatomy of the Spinal Cord in About the Brain and Nervous System Made up of bundles of nerves, the spinal cord carries signals from your body to your brain, and vice versa. ...more  Neurological Exam in About the Brain and Nervous System A neurological exam may be performed with instruments, such as lights and reflex hammers, and usually does not cause any pain. ...more  Overview of Nervous System Disorders in About the Brain and Nervous System Disorders of the nervous system include stroke, infections, such as meningitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and functional disorders, such as headache and epilepsy. ...more  Neurology in About the Brain and Nervous System Neurology is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. ...more  Neurological Surgery in About the Brain and Nervous System Neurological surgery is used to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. The healthcare provider who specializes in neurological surgery is called a neurosurgeon or neurological surgeon. ...more  Endovascular Neurosurgery and Interventional Neuroradiology in About the Brain and Nervous System Endovascular neurosurgery is a subspecialty within neurosurgery. It uses catheters and radiology to diagnose and treat various conditions and diseases of the central nervous system. ...more