Full Description
Throughout seven popular editions, Nolte's The Human Brain has accomplished the challenging task of demystifying the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues bring this complicated subject to life and make it more understandable and enjoyable to learn. You'll get the depth of coverage you need with a well-rounded presentation of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience.
Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge.
Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text.
Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complimented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout.
Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with over 100 multiple choice questions available online that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.
New! Clinical Focus Boxes, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology.
New! Integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology.
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Contents
Introduction to the Nervous System
Development of the Nervous System
Gross Anatomy and general Organization of the Central Nervous System
Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord
Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Blood Supply of the Brain
Electrical Signaling by Neurons
Synaptic Transmission between Neurons
Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Organization of the Brainstem
Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclie
The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell
Hearing and Balance: The Eight Cranial Nerve
Atlas o the Human Brainstem
The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and from the Cerebral Cortex
The Visual System
Overview of Motor Systems
Basal Nuclei
Cerebellum
Control of Eye Movements
Cerebral Cortex
Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections
Atlas of the Human Forebrain
Glossary
