K1.v · Nervous System Physiology

Official V4 objective

Describe the major sensory and motor pathways (including anatomy) from the periphery to cortex.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

1 exam appearance

2008B Q08

Describe the clinical findings you would expect to see in a patient who underwent acute hemi-section of the spinal cord at the upper thoracic level.

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1 exam appearance

2012B Q15

Outline the respiratory and cardiovascular consequences of an acute complete spinal cord transection at C6.

41%

1 exam appearance

2022B Q03

Briefly outline the major somatosensory pathways of the body (excluding cranial nerves)

35%

Oral examination

1 station

2021B · Day 3 · VIVA 7
This viva will assess your knowledge of the anatomy of the sensory and motor pathways. Describe the pathway that a sensory impulse felt in the periphery takes to the cortex.

67% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.