Atlas of functional neuroanatomy

Author(s)

• Hendelman, Walter J. (Walter Jack)

Bibliographic Information

Atlas of functional neuroanatomy

Walter J. Hendelman

CRC, Taylor & Francis, 2006

2nd ed

• : Softcover

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-244) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Presenting a clear visual guide to understanding the human central nervous system, this second edition includes numerous four-color illustrations, photographs, diagrams, radiographs, and histological material throughout the text. Organized and easy to follow, the book presents an overview of the CNS, sensory, and motor systems and the limbic system, with new and revised material. It also features an updated, interactive CD-ROM with full text, color illustrations, 3-D visualization, roll-over labeling, and flash animations. Containing a glossary of terms, this is an essential reference tool for medical and allied health professionals studying neuroanatomy, neuroscience, and neurology.

Table of Contents

Orientation Introduction Overview * Spinal Cord * Brainstem and Cranial Nerves * Diencephalon (Thalamus) * Cerebral Hemispheres * Ventricles and CSF * Basal Ganglia * Internal Capsule Functional Systems Introduction and Orientation Part I: Sensory Systems * Spinal Cord Sensory Nuclei * Somatosensory and Trigeminal pathways * Auditory System * Visual System Part II: Reticular Formation * Pain Modulation Part III: Motor Systems * Introduction * Spinal Cord Motor Nuclei and Reflexes * Cortical Descending Tracts (spinal and bulbar) * Brainstem Descending Tracts (rubro-, reticulo-, vestibulo-) * Vestibular Nuclei, Eye Movements and MLF * Motor Regulatory Systems * Cerebellum Neurological Neuroanatomy * Introduction * Blood Supply to Brain * Thalamic Nuclei and connections * Brainstem Histology * Spinal Cord cross-Sections Limbic System * Introduction * Limbic Lobe * Limbic System: Noncortical * Hippocampal Formation * Amygdala * Limbic Diencephalon * Hypothalamus and Medial Forebrain Bundle * Olfactory System * Basal Forebrain * Limbic Synthesis Annotated Bibliography Glossary

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Details

• NCID: BA74657559
• ISBN:
  • 084933084X
• LCCN: 2005049418
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 270 p.
• Size: 28 cm.
• Attached Material: 1 CD-ROM
• Classification:
  • LCC : QM451
  • NLM : WL 17
  • DC22 : 611.8/022/2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Neuroanatomy -- Atlases
  • MESH : Central Nervous System -- anatomy & histology -- Atlases