Term: Substantia grisea centralis

The term substantia grisea centralis translates literally to central grey substance. Read more about this region's interesting functions.

Localize: Acute nonambulatory tetraparesis

Poodle Mix with acute, rapidly progressive tetraparesis

Quiz: Vestibular dysfunction

Test your neuro knowledge against these four vestibular questions.

COTM: Cat with flaccid tail and tail “mass”

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12yr MC DSH cat with that is skittish/hiding more and has a flaccid tail with tail base swelling

Localize: Boxer with pelvic limb gait abnormality

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6yr SF Boxer referred for neurologic evaluation of 1-2 week history of pelvic limb gait abnormality

Quiz: Whatcha talkin’ ’bout Willis?

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This week's quiz focuses on the arterial circle of the brain, also called the Circle of Willis. Test your neuro knowledge on these 3 questions!

Lap it up, fur ball!

F = 4.6 * M^(-1/6). Wait! Math in medicine? You betcha! Check out this blog post to learn more.

Term: Prehension

This week's neuro words for nerds term is prehension. Read more about the definition, its eytmology, and clinical relevance to neurology.

Localize: Boxer with inappetence and lethargy

Boxer with difficulty eating dry food, occasional cough/gag when eating, and food falling out of mouth.

Quiz: Postop neurologic complications?

What are the neurologic complications associated with bulla osteotomy?

Term: Hippocampus

Did you know that the hippocampus shares the name of a mythological sea monster?

Localize: Ataxic Great Dane

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3 1/2 yr FS Great Dane referred for evaluation of 3 month progressive ataxia in all 4 limbs