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Day 04

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16 NEURO-ANATOMICAL LOCALISATION & SPINAL CORD SYNDROMES

👩‍⚕️ Neuro-anatomical localisation is one of the highest-yield Part A topics. If you master three things — the cerebellar vermis vs hemisphere distinction, the three-neuron sympathetic pathway behind Horner's syndrome, and the cross-sectional anatomy of the spinal cord — you will pick up easy marks every sitting.

13 EYE SYMPTOMS & SIGNS

👩‍⚕️ Study tip: almost every MRCS Part A eye question is really a neuroanatomy question. Learn the visual pathway and the localising signs of pupil, lid and gaze, and the rest follows. The visual pathway Each level has a signature field defect — place the lesion, pick the answer. ➡ Retina / optic nerve

14 REFLEX ARCS

# 15 REFLEX ARCS A reflex is a stereotyped, involuntary motor response to a sensory stimulus. Examiners love them because they package neuroanatomy, cranial nerves and cord segments into one testable concept. Name the afferent, efferent and centre — you can usually answer the question. Components of a reflex arc Every reflex