Handout

Basic Anatomy: Autonomic Pathway Anatomy

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Brain InjuryNervous System ConditionsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord Injury

A clear visual guide to the autonomic nerve pathways that regulate heart rate, digestion, breathing, and other automatic body functions. Use this illustration to help clients understand how the brain and body communicate through the autonomic nervous system. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury, Nervous System Conditions, Progressive Neurological Conditions and Spinal Cord Injury. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What does the autonomic nervous system control in everyday body functions?
  • How can I teach rest and digest versus fight or flight responses in a simple way?
  • How do I explain sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous system functions to patients?

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