NEUROANATOMY. TEXT AND ATLAS

About the Book

The most comprehensive review of neuroanatomy from both a functional and regional approach

Neuroanatomy Text and Atlas explores how parts of the nervous system work together to regulate body systems and produce behavior. The book thoroughly covers the sensory, motor and integrative systems of the brain and presents an overview of the function in relation to structure and the locations of major pathways and neuronal integrative regions.

The fourth edition is highlighted by the addition of full-color images, an online learning center and brain views produced by the latest MRI and PET imaging technology.

Key Selling Features

• NEW! Either a case study or a clinical question will be added to each chapter
• NEW! Online Learning Center will feature additional brain and surface images and case studies
• More than 400 illustrations (some in full color)

Audience

Medical Students, Physical Therapy Students, Dental Students and Allied Health Students

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Central Nervous System
2. Structural and Functional Organization of the Central Nervous System
3. Vasculature of the Central Nervous System and Cerebrospinal Fluid
4. Spinal Mechanosensory System
5. Pain, Temperature, and Itch
6. Cranial Nerves and the Trigeminal and Viscerosensory Systems
7. The Visual System
8. The Auditory System
9. Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell
10. Descending Motor Pathways and the Motor Functions of the Spinal Cord
11. Cranial Nerve Motor Nuclei and Brain Stem Motor Functions
12. The Vestibular and Oculomotor Systems
13. The Cerebellum
14. The Basal Ganglia
15. The Hypothalamus and Regulation of Endocrine and Visceral Functions
16. The Limbic System and Cerebral Circuitry for Emotions, Learning, and Memory

About the Author

John H. Martin, PhD (New York, NY) is a Professor at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York, New York.