Clinical Neuroanatomy

by Waxman, Stephen G.

• ISBN13: 9780071392389
• ISBN10: 0071392386
• Edition: 25th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-21
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Summary

The update of this classic text links basic concepts in neuroanatomy with clinical correlations. Highly readable and extensively illustrated, the new edition reflects the state-of-the-art in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders. Discusses the latest advances in molecular and cellular biology in the context of neuroanatomy. The first edition of Correlative Neuroanatomy was the first book published in the Lange series by Dr. Jack Lange in 1945.

Table of Contents

Section I: Basic Principles

1. Fundamentals of the Nervous System

2. Nervous Tissue and Its Cells

3. Signaling in the Nervous System

Section II: Introduction to Clinical Thinking

4. Introduction to Clinical Thinking: The Relationship Between Neuroanatomy and Neurology

Section III: Spinal Cord and Spine

5. The Spinal Cord

6. The Spinal Cord in Situ; Imaging

Section IV: Anatomy of the Brain

7. The Brain Stem and Cerebellum

8. Cranial Nerves and Pathways

9. Diencephalon

10. Cerebral Hemispheres/Telencephalon

11. Ventricles and Coverings of the Brain

12. Vascular Supply

Section V: Functional Systems

13. Control of Movement

14. Somatosensory Systems

15. The Visual System

16. The Auditory System

17. The Vesticular System

18. The Reticular Formation

19. The Limbic System

20. The Autonomic Nervous System

21. Higher Cortical Functions

Section VI: Diagnostic Aids

22. Imaging of the Brain

23. Electrodiagnostic Tests

24. Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination

Section VII: Discussion of Cases

25. Dicussion of Cases

Appendix A: The Neurologic Examination

Appendix B: Testing Muscle Function

Appendix C: Spinal Nerves and Plexuses

Appendix D: Questions and Answers