Extraocular Skeletal Muscle-induced Eye Movements
The tutorial simulates eye movements provoked by the contraction of individual and synergistic extraocular skeletal muscles. The courseware was designed to stimulate self-directed and problem-based, local and distance learning. It complements didactic and practical (dissection) activities of beginner health professional students enrolled in human structure.
PediNeuroLogic Exam: Developmental Anatomy - Cerebral Hemisphere Myelination
The areas of the cerebral hemispheres that are first to myelinate are the posterior portion of the frontal lobes, the parietal lobes and areas of the occipital lobes. The frontal and temporal lobes then myelinate and by the end of the second year, myelination of the cerebrum is largely completed, although there are interconnections of the association cortex that are still being myelinated into the 2nd and 3rd decades of life. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neu
PediNeuroLogic Exam: 18 Month Old: Normal: Fine Motor/Coordination - Pincer Grasp and Handedness
The toddler has a good pincer grasp as he grasps the end of a tape measure and pulls on it. He uses both hands well, but now the parents identify that he is starting to use the right hand more than the left hand. Handedness develops in the 2nd year of life. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important neurodevelopmental milestones.
PediNeuroLogic Exam: Newborn: Abnormal: Cranial Nerves
The baby has full conjugate eye movements. The face has a bland appearance, but tickling the feet produces a full grimace and facial muscles are normal. The baby's cry is not high pitched but is softer and not as sustained as one would expect. (The baby has a poor suck, which is demonstrated in the primitive reflex section the exam.) A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on impor
PediNeuroLogic Exam: Newborn: Normal: Tone - Hand Position
A newborn baby's hand is held in a fisted position with the fingers flexed over the thumb. The hand should open intermittently and should not always be held in a tight fisted position. Rubbing the ulnar aspect of the hand or touching the dorsum of the hand will often cause extension of the fingers. Over the first 1 to 2 months of life, the baby's hand becomes more open. Persistence of a fisted hand is a sign of an upper motor neuron lesion in an infant. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
This patient education program explains temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ). It reviews the anatomy of the jaw, plus symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for TMJ disorders. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Back Pain (Spanish)
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the back, the most common causes of back pain, and measures to prevent back pain. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Barium Enema (Spanish)
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of a barium enema test. It also reviews the anatomy of the colon, what the procedure involves, and possible complications. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Postural and Kinetic Tremor - Cranial Nerves Exam - Trigeminal (CN V) Nerves Sub-exam - Patient 8
This 37-year-old left-handed white male has had tremors beginning in childhood, before he started school. Over the years, the tremors have slowly progressed in both upper extremities. Tremors have spread to affect the right leg. They are more pronounced in the left. Most of the time tremors are increased with anxiety and activity, but are also present at rest. There are no tremors in his feet. Because of the tremors, the patient cannot write, feed himself, use utensils, or even hold a cup. He c
Motor Exam: Anatomy: Decorticate vs. Decerebrate
A UMN lesion above the level of the red nucleus will result in decorticate posture (thumb tucked under flexed fingers in fisted position, pronation of forearm, flexion at elbow with the lower extremity in extension with foot inversion) while a lesion below the level of the red nucleus but above the level of the vestibulospinal and reticulospinal nuclei will result in decerebrate posture (upper extremity in pronation and extension and the lower extremity in extension). The reason for this is that
Introductory Chemistry
David W. Ball of Cleveland State University brings his new survey of general chemistry text, Introductory Chemistry, to the market with a fresh theme that will be sure to hold student interest: "Chemistry is Everywhere." Introductory Chemistry is intended for a one-semester introductory or preparatory chemistry course. Throughout the chapters, David presents two features that reinforce the theme of the textbook, that chemistry is everywhere.
The first is the boxed feature titled, appropriately,
The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry by David W. Ball, John W. Hill, and Rhonda J. Scott is a new textbook offering for the one-semester GOB Chemistry course. The authors designed this book from the ground up to meet the needs of a one-semester course. It is 20 chapters in length and approximately 350-400 pages; just the right breadth and depth for instructors to teach and students to grasp.
In addition, The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry is written no
Principles of Macroeconomics v1.1
Version 1.1 boasts improved coverage throughout the text including significant updates to:Chapters 5 (GDP, Price Level Changes, Business Cycles, and Unemployment)Chapter 6 (Measuring Total Output and Income)Chapter 12 (Government and Fiscal Policy)Chapter 17 (Macroeconomics for the 21st Century)Flat World Knowledge is honored to publish Version 1.1 of this first edition re-launch of Tim Tregarthen’s wonderful principles of macroeconomics book, and proud to bring Tim's incredible talents as a t
Business Information Systems: Design an App for That
Students in introductory Management Information Systems (MIS) courses often ask what a career in MIS looks like. Lacking a clear vision, they make their own assumptions. Often they assume the career involves programming with little human interaction. That MIS is a technical field could not be further from the truth. MIS job descriptions typically require candidates to be able to collaborate, communicate, analyze needs and gather requirements. They also list the need for excellent written and com
School Personnel Administration and Instructional Supervision
This course in Personal Administration and Instructional Supervision is a component of the Principal Preparation Programs at Virginia Tech. It was designed in January 2009, and implemented into a program for a cohort in Abingdon, Virginia and a second cohort in Roanoke, Virginia. Permission granted to other university preparation programs and professors for free use of this course. Theodore Creighton, Virginia Tech.
Rhythmic Study: Introduction to Subdivisions in Compound Meters
Introduction to subdivisions in compound meters. This module follows Rhythmic Study: Introduction to Subdivisions in Simple Meters (m22810).
Reading/Language Arts Kidspiration in the Elementary School Classroom
This module emphasizes the use of Kidspiration in the classroom of lower elementary schools. The use of this module is based on Kidspiration with a Reading/Language Arts subject context. This module is to help understand and utilize this technology in the classroom through examples, instructions, and description of its purpose.
Octave Designations in Music
Description of the system to identify music pitches in text. This is the system employed by the Acoustical Society of America and many music journals.
How and When to Negotiate a Strong StartUp Package
This is a conversion of a presentation given at the Negotiating the Ideal Faculty Position Workshop given on October 14-16, 2007.
Patching and Capping: Plasma Membrane Protein Redistribution
This resource provides detailed experimental protocols for teaching an undergraduate laboratory exercise in cell biology. Detailed student outlines and instructors notes are provided.
