A. corner of the patient's mouth to the tip of the earlobe. A. upside down, with the tip toward the roof of the mouth, then flipped 180 degrees over the tongue. B. right side up, using a tongue depressor to press the tongue down and forward to keep it from obstructing the airway.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems.
Multiple Sclerosis. 1  Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis generally appear between the ages of 20 and 40.