Full Description
Now significantly revised based on student feedback, this best-selling text provides a quick, authoritative review of the most important clinical aspects of neuroanatomy.
A new, full-color design highlights the essential information you need to know to excel on course exams and the USMLE Step 1. New objectives begin every chapter, contents have been reorganized and streamlined, and all information has been completely updated. A new Gross Structure chapter lays the foundation for understanding the sectional anatomy in the Atlas chapter, and all terminology is now consistent with Terminologia Anatomica. A companion website offers USMLE-style questions for study and review.
A concise, streamlined review perfect for course exams or the USMLE Step 1.
New full-color design and illustrations make the text more visually appealing.
New objectives in every chapter help you focus on key content.
Reorganized contents are integrated and combined to group similar topics in a logical, easy-to-review fashion.
A new Gross Structure chapter lays the foundation for understanding the sectional anatomy in the Atlas chapter.
All terminology is up-to-date to comply with Terminologia Anatomica.
Online access to USMLE-style questions for self-assessment and review.
Contents
Gross Structure of the Brain
Development of the Nervous System
Neurohistology
Blood Supply
Meninges, Ventricles, and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Spinal Cord
Brain Stem
Autonomic Nervous System
Cranial Nerves
Trigeminal System
Diencephalon
Auditory System
Vestibular System
Visual System
Limbic System
Basal Nuclei and Extrapyramidal Motor System
Cerebellum
Cerebral Cortex
Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Brain
Neurotransmitters
Appendix I: Table of Cranial Nerves
Appendix II: Table of Common Neurological Disease States
Glossary
