Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain, A: A Brain and Psychology Coloring Book

by Pinel, John P.J.; Edwards, Maggie

• ISBN13: 9780205548743
• ISBN10: 0205548741
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Coloring Book
• Copyright: 2007-09-19
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This hands-on workbook provides an easy and enjoyable means of learning and reviewing the fundamentals of human neuroanatomy through the acclaimed directed-coloring method. Thousands of people inquire about and buy a competitor to this book each year. Unique layout compared to the competition! Text is on the left page with illustration on facing page. A cover flap can cover the illustration's labels for easy self-testing. Up-to-date information covers the latest findings.

Author Biography

John Pinel, the author of Biopsychology, obtained his PhD from McGill University in Montreal. He worked briefly at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before taking up his current position at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Professor Pinel is an award-winning teacher and the author of over 200 scientific papers; however, he feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment. “It ties together everything that I love about my job: students, teaching, writing, and research.”

 

When asked about his personal interests, Professor Pinel speaks glowingly of his partner, Maggie, and son, Greg. The high quality of the illustrations in Biopsychology is largely attributable to the effort and talents of Maggie, who is an artist and technical writer. Greg is currently completing his PhD at the London School of Economics, specializing in social and educational programs for indigenous peoples.

 

“I get most of my exercise by rehearsing and performing West African drum rhythms,” Professor Pinel says. “For a peak mental and physical experience, a bit of Kpanlogo with my friend, Nigerian drum master Kwasi Iruoje is hard to beat.” Most of Professor Pinel’s relaxation comes from cuddling his cats, Sambala, Rastaman, and Squeak.

Table of Contents

Preface

To The Reader

How to Use This Book

Basic Neuroanatomy

Organization of the Human Nervous System

Introduction

Divisions of the Nervous System

Divisions of the Central Nervous System

Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System

Organization of the Spinal Cord

Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Review Exercises

Planes and Directions in the Human Nervous System.Introduction

Planes in the Human Brain

Directions in the Human Nervous System

Sides of the Human Nervous System

Review Exercises

Cells of the Nervous System

Introduction

The Neuron: Its Major Regions

The Neuron: Structures of the Cell Body

The Neuron: Structures of the Terminal Buttons

Neural Conduction Through Dendrites and Cell Body

Axonal Conduction and Synaptic Transmission

Myelination and Saltatory Conduction

The Neuron Cell Membrane and Receptors

Glial CellsReview Exercises

Early Development of the Human Nervous System

Introduction

Development of the Neural Tube

Six Processes of Early Neural Development

Early Development of the Brain's Three Major Divisions

Early Development of the Brain's Five Divisions

Axon Growth: Correctly Wiring the Nervous System

Adult NeurogenesisReview Exercises

Gross Anatomy of the Human Brain

Introduction

Cerebral Hemispheres and Brain Stem

The Five Divisions of the Mature Brain

The Meninges

The Cerebral Ventricles

Tracts and Nuclei

The Cerebral Commissures

The Cranial Nerves

Review Exercises

Major Structures of the Brain Stem

Introduction

Major Structures of the Myelencephalon

Major Structures of the Metencephalon

Major Structures of the Mesencephalon

Diencephalon: The Thalamus

Diencephalon: The Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary

Review Exercises

Major Structures of the Cerebral Hemispheres

Introduction

Major Fissures of the Cerebral Hemispheres

Lobes of the Cerebral Hemispheres

Major Gyri of the Cerebral Hemispheres

The Cerebral Cortex

Divisions of the Cerebral Cortex

Primary Sensory and Motor Areas

Subcortical Structures: The Limbic System

Subcortical Structures: The Basal Ganglia

Review Exercises

Functional Neuroanatomy

Sensory Systems of the Central Nervous System

Introduction

Visual System: From Eye to Cortex

Cortical Visual Areas

Auditory System: From Ear to Cortex

Cortical Auditory Areas

Somatosensory System: From Receptors to Cortex

Cortical Somatosensory Areas

The Descending Analgesia Circuit

Review Exercises

Sensorimotor Pathways of the Central Nervous System

Introduction

Sensorimotor Cortical Pathways

Primary Motor Cortex

The Descending Dorsolateral Motor Pathways

The Descending Ventromedial Motor Pathways

The Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia

Parkinson's Disease and the Nigrostriatal Pathway

Review Exercises

Brain Structures and Memory

Introduction

Hippocampal Formation and Memory: The Case of H.M.

Rhinal Cortex and

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