Translating Mechanisms of Orofacial Neurological Disorder
：From the Peripheral Nervous System to the Cerebral Cortex
( Volume 97 )
Publication subTitle ：From the Peripheral Nervous System to the Cerebral Cortex
Publication series ：Volume 97
Author： Kobayashi Masayuki;Koshikawa Noriaki;Iwata Koichi
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2011
E-ISBN: 9780123851994
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780123851987
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780123851987
Subject： R741 Neurology
Language： ENG
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Description
In this volume, members of the International Translational Research Network on Orofacial Neurological Disorders and invited experts provide authoritative overviews of new aspects of motor function and sensation relating to neurological disorders in orofacial regions. Orofacial movements constitute fundamental motor patterns with essential roles in consummatory behavior, self-care, defensive and attack behaviors, vocalization and, in higher mammals, verbal as well as non-verbal communication. Clinically, dysfunction in orofacial movement is evident in numerous dental, cranio-maxillo-facial and neuropsychiatric disorders, including dysphagia, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia.
- Leading authors review state-of-the-art in their field of investigation and provide their views and perspectives for future research
- Chapters are extensively referenced to provide readers with a comprehensive list of resources on the topics covered
- All chapters include comprehensive background information and are written in a clear form that is also accessible to the non-specialist