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Neuroscience

Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology for dental students, from neurons and spinal tracts through the brainstem, all 12 cranial nerves, trigeminal pain pathways, the autonomic nervous system and taste.

9 chapters · 36 videos

Community picks, not instructor-reviewed yet. These videos come from dental schools, faculty and dental educators. Always follow your own school's technique and instructors. Spot a better video or an error? Tell us.

1 Neurons, Glia & Synaptic Transmission

2 CNS Organization, Meninges, Ventricles & Blood Supply

3 Spinal Cord & Its Tracts

4 Brainstem & Cranial Nerve Nuclei

5 Cranial Nerves I–VI

6 Cranial Nerves VII–XII

7 Pain Pathways & the Trigeminal System

8 Autonomic Nervous System

9 Special Senses & Taste

Credits & references

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  1. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Neuron Anatomy & Function.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=qOmmqu6_g3s
  2. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Resting Membrane, Graded, Action Potentials.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Jk_9IhHVOTk
  3. Neuroscientifically Challenged. “10-Minute Neuroscience: Synapses.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=k5RafiYXieo
  4. Harvard Extension School (Harvard Extension School). “Action Potential in the Neuron.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=oa6rvUJlg7o
  5. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Cerebral Cortex Anatomy & Function: Overview.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=2LzZMWGQe1k
  6. Ninja Nerd. “Ventricles of the Brain | Anatomy Model.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=5mrd2fu3qvY
  7. Ninja Nerd Nursing. “Meninges | Structure & Function.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=oZMtu6Q3OD8
  8. Ninja Nerd. “Circulatory System | Circle of Willis Circulation.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=6VMiKeAvvTY
  9. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Gross Anatomy of the Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=6XtPzcXAqBc
  10. Ninja Nerd. “Ascending Tracts | Dorsal Column: Medial Lemniscus Pathway.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=MRl9akfrGQ4
  11. Ninja Nerd. “Ascending Tracts | Spinothalamic Tract.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Xy2J_zzRjDI
  12. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Descending Tracts: Corticospinal Tract.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=zKA8iaxfEww
  13. The Noted Anatomist. “Understanding brainstem cranial nerve nuclei.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=5xo-78LI3ec
  14. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Pons Anatomy & Function.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Xi9_WRVoynM
  15. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Medulla Anatomy & Function.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=fMF04LiaLFY
  16. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Midbrain Anatomy & Function.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=-3Pj5sNqf-Y
  17. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Cranial Nerves: Overview.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=gpIDVyM8V4U
  18. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Trigeminal Nerve: Cranial Nerve V.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=WQjcaCblig8
  19. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Optic Nerve | Cranial Nerve II: Visual Pathway and Lesions.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=FnCiLD4gARI
  20. Armando Hasudungan. “Neuroanatomy - Cranial Nerves.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=5LeAiMgPpQo
  21. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Facial Nerve: Cranial Nerve VII.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=q7qcQhR2M-Q
  22. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Glossopharyngeal Nerve: Cranial Nerve IX.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=FJ8kzFCuTss
  23. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Vagus Nerve: Cranial Nerve X.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=jMaX4QC7Rn8
  24. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Hypoglossal Nerve: Cranial Nerve XII.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=uhLr9up_8iw
  25. Dr Matt & Dr Mike. “Oral & Facial Pain | Trigeminal Nerve Pain.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=voDZl9Y0RUc
  26. Ninja Nerd. “Ascending Tracts | Pain Modulation: Gate Control Theory.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=8IhN6T3mT04
  27. Armando Hasudungan. “PAIN! Physiology - The Ascending Pathway, Descending Pain Pathway and the Substantia Gelatinosa.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=5c8maFAhqIc
  28. USC Dentistry Online (Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC). “Lecture: Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=8MtdK9wnJM4
  29. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Autonomic Nervous System.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7dZHmKMLdC0
  30. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Parasympathetic Nervous System.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=F3U9pB5w0XM
  31. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Sympathetic Nervous System.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=ITlKlDnyKfU
  32. Armando Hasudungan. “Neurology - Autonomic Nervous System.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=3a_aLsFvNWs
  33. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Gustation (Taste Pathway).” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=XCPzPFLn3so
  34. Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy. “Taste pathway: innervation of the tongue - Quick Anatomy | Kenhub.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=Iey59AEZBoo
  35. Ninja Nerd. “Neurology | Vestibulocochlear Nerve | Cranial Nerve VIII: Auditory Pathway.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=V8AZ6QygeYs
  36. Neuroscientifically Challenged. “2-Minute Neuroscience: Taste.” YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=wGXoYippog8