Review of the previous edition:
"This book is an engaging overview of the human brain. Its focus is to provide readers with all the foundational knowledge needed to explore neuroanatomy and, in many instances, neurophysiology with greater focus." --Magdalena Muchlinski, Masters/Doctorate (MA; PhD) (Oregon Health and Science University) Doody's Review Service

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1. Introduction to the Nervous System 2. Development of the Nervous System 3. Gross Anatomy and General Organization of the Central Nervous System 4. Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord 5. Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid 6. Blood Supply of the Brain 7. Electrical Signaling by Neurons 8. Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons 9. Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System 10. Spinal Cord 11. Organization of the Brainstem 12. Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclei 13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell 14. Hearing and Balance: The Eighth Cranial Nerve 15. Atlas of the Human Brainstem 16. The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and From the Cerebral Cortex 17. The Visual System 18. Overview of Motor Systems 19. Basal Nuclei 20. Cerebellum 21. Eye Movements 22. Cerebral Cortex 23. Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System 24. Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections 25. Atlas of the Human Forebrain Answers to the Review Questions Glossary Index
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A highly visual, easy-to-follow approach to one of the most challenging areas of human anatomy

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780443126864
Publisert
2025-07-15
Utgave
9. utgave
Utgiver
Elsevier Health Sciences; Churchill Livingstone
Vekt
1800 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
704

Om bidragsyterne

Todd W. Vanderah is Regents Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Co-Director of the MD/PhD Program at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Douglas J. Gould is Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan.