Textbook of Human Neuroanatomy

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Salient Features This revised and updated edition guides students and practitioners with all they need to know to diagnose and treat patients with neuroanatomical disorders by illustration the overlap between the two disciplines. A unique blend of fundamental and clinical anatomy presenting human Neuroanatomy. Incorporates 22 chapters in all reflecting gross anatomy and some features of internal structure of the spinal cord, brain stem and cerebellum. Explains facts that are wrapped up in a huge mass of detail which obscures important principles relevant to clinical studies including a great variety self assessment to reinforce the memory and understanding that helps them to prepare for exams. Table Of Contents Introduction to Neuroanatomy Neuron structure The synapse Peripheral nerves Degeneration and regeneration of neurons Neuroglia A brief review of techniques used in the study of neuroanatomy Early development of Nervous System The Spinal Cord: Gross Anatomy and Some Features of Internal Structure Segmental innervation Basic Neuronal Arrangements Classification of neurons and of nerve fibres in peripheral nerves according to function Sensory Receptors & Neuromuscular Junctions Sensory receptors Neuromuscular junctions Internal Structure of the Spinal Cord Preliminary Review of the Brainstem Gross anatomy of the brainstem Preliminary review of the internal structure of the brainstem Gross Anatomy of the Cerebellum Development of the cerebellum Gross Anatomy of the Cerebral Hemispheres Exterior of the cerebral hemispheres An introduction to some structures within the cerebral hemispheres Development of the cerebral hemisphere Important functional areas of the cerebral cortex White matter of the cerebral hemispheres Anomalies of the brain and the spinal cord Tracts of Spinal Cord and Brainstem Descending tracts ending in the spinal cord Descending tracts ending in the brainstem Disorders of motor function Ascending tracts Pathways connecting the spinal cord to the cerebral cortex Ascending pathways ending in the brainstem Sensory disorders Spinocerebellar pathways Disorders of equilibrium Involvement of spinal cord in disease Cranial Nerve Nuclei Functional components of individual cranial nerves Damage to cranial nerves and testing Internal Structure of Brainstem The medulla The pons The midbrain Reticular formation of the brainstem Control of eye movements Internal Structure of the Cerebellum Basic structure of cerebellar cortex Main connections of the cerebellum Functions of the cerebellum Further details about the cerebellar cortex Further details of cerebellar connections Disorders of equilibrium The Diencephalon The thalamus (dorsal thalamus) The hypothalamus The epithalamus The ventral thalamus The Basal Nuclei Abnormal movements Further Consideration of the Cerebral Cortex Structure of cerebral cortex Further consideration of functional areas of the cerebral cortex Disorders of memory and behaviour . The Olfactory and Limbic Regions The olfactory region The olfactory pathway The limbic region Internal Capsule and Commissures of the Brain The internal capsule Commissures of the brain The Visual Pathway Reflexes related to the eyeball Autonomic Nervous System Introduction Afferent autonomic pathways Autonomic nerve supply of some important organs Some recent developments about the autonomic nervous system Ventricles of the Brain The lateral ventricles The third ventricle The fourth ventricle The cerebrospinal fluid Blood Supply of Central Nervous System Blood supply of the spinal cord Venous drainage of the brain Some Investigative Procedures Index