title: Back problems. Neuroanatomy and neurological examination.
abstract: Components of the equine nervous system are described including classical anatomy and newer sensory innervation maps that are useful for localizing lesions to and within the nervous system. The key components in a neurological examination that help differentiate primary neurologic disease from musculoskeletal disorders are explained. Gait deficits associated with neurologic dysfunction are listed as well as diagnostic aids and an overview of differential diagnoses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Sciences, Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Corvallis, USA.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Blythe
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Engel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000175:diagnosis; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009445:Neuroanatomy; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D010146:Pain; D012677:Sensation; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary