Clinical Neuroanatomy presents anatomy and connecting pathways together, with chapters organized by system to make teaching and clinical learning easier and more efficient.

Features:

• A student quiz CD-ROM with 450 multiple-choice questions to help with course and board review
• Chapter objectives that detail the most important points to learn in each chapter
• Clear divisions of text within each chapter to allow easy access to and fast retrieval of information
• Numerous tables that summarize the material in the chapter for easier study
• Extensive illustrations that give a greater understanding of and help retain important content
• A thorough set of multiple-choice review questions with explanations in each chapter

Contents

1. Introduction and Organization of the Nervous System
2. The Neurobiology of the Neuron and the Neuroglia
3. Nerve Fibers, Peripheral Nerves, Receptor and Effector Endings, Dermatomes, and Muscle Activity
4. The Spinal Cord and the Ascending and Descending Tracts
5. The Brainstem
6. The Cerebellum and Its Connections
7. The Cerebrum
8. The Structure and Functional Localization of the Cerebral Cortex
9. The Reticular Formation and the Limbic System
10. The Basal Nuclei (Basal Ganglia) and Their Connections
11. The Cranial Nerve Nuclei and Their Central Connections and Distribution
12. The Thalamus and Its Connections
13. The Hypothalamus and Its Connections
14. The Autonomic Nervous System
15. The Meninges of the Brain and Spinal Cord
16. The Ventricular System, the Cerebrospinal Fluid, and the Blood-Brain and Blood-Cerebrospinal Fluid Barriers
17. The Blood Supply of the Brain and Spinal Cord
18. The Development of the Nervous System

Index

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