Chapter 26 - Part D: Brain vs Spine: Forebrain, Brainstem, Cerebellum, Vestibular in Plain English

In this BoardsCast episode, we wrap up our neuro-localization series by stepping out of the spine and into the brain. Using Chapter 26 of Tobias & Johnston’s Veterinary Surgery (2nd ed) as our guide, we translate neuroanatomy into simple, memorable, boards-ready patterns that distinguish forebrain, brainstem, cerebellar, and vestibular disease at a glance.

You’ll learn:

• The hallmark signs of each intracranial region — in plain English
• How to differentiate seizures (forebrain) from weakness (brainstem)
• Why cerebellar disease looks dramatic but is rarely weak
• How to split vestibular disease into central vs peripheral
• What cranial nerve deficits localize with precision
• What the boards love to ask about head tilt, menace response, and proprioception

If cranial neuro localization ever felt confusing, this episode turns it into a predictable, clinically useful checklist.

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