Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis 1st Edition

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Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis is a lavishly illustrated book that places special emphasis on the paramount importance of signs and symptoms for the accurate diagnosis of neurologic disorders. It opens with a comprehensive review of neuroembryology, enabling readers to gain knowledge of normal nervous system development and related developmental disorders. The second section of the book comprises an easily accessible presentation of the anatomy of regional parts and to-the-point information on the cardinal manifestations of disease. Separate chapters in the third section of the book present the anatomy of different functional systems and provide practical approaches to diagnosing patients with system disorders. A final chapter covers the anatomy of the vascular system and cerebrospinal fluid. Highlights Practical organization of chapters, according to regions and functional systems, reflects the clinician's approach to patient care Full-color illustrations provide an indispensable visual aid to learning and reviewing clinically relevant neurologic anatomy and pathways Numerous tables summarize key points Ideal for reading cover-to-cover, this book is essential for residents and students seeking to fully understand the complexity of clinical neuroanatomy. Seasoned clinicians will find the book avaluable refresher. Table of Contents Foreword Preface Section I Development and Developmental Disorders 1 Neuroembryology Section II Regional Anatomy and Related Syndromes 2 Peripheral Nerves 3 Plexuses 4 Nerve Roots and Spinal Nerves 5 Spinal Cord 6 Brainstem 7 Cranial Nerves 8 Cerebellum 9 Thalamus 10 Hypothalamus 11 Basal Ganglia 12 Limbic System 13 Cerebral Cortex Section III System-Based Anatomy and Differential Diagnosis 14 Somatosensory System 15 Visual System 16 Auditory System 17 Vestibular System 18 Ocular Motor System 19 Motor System 20 Autonomic Nervous System 21 Consciousness Section IV Fluid-System Anatomy and Function 22 Vascular System 23 Cerebrospinal Fluid Index