Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance + Website

by Barker, Roger A.; Cicchetti, Francesca

• ISBN13: 9780470657683
• ISBN10: 0470657685
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-29
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance provides a user-friendly introduction to the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the human nervous system within one, succinct, highly-illustrated volume. The double page spreads begin by summarising the anatomical structure and function of the different components of the central nervous system, followed by a section on applied neurobiology which outlines how to approach the patient with neurological and psychiatric problems and provides an overview of treatment and management options. Key features of this fourth edition include: A manageable overview of the structure and function of the central nervous system Full guidance on how to approach the patient with neurological problems and the investigations used in the most common scenarios Cases highlighting the clinical relevance of the basic neuroscience New chapters on the major neurotransmitters of the CNS and their functions, the enteric nervous system and stroke A fully updated companion website featuring self-assessment questions for each chapter, flashcards, and key points for revision at www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a basic neuroanatomy or neuroscience course, or can be used as a refresher for those in clinical training.

Author Biography

Roger A. Barker - Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair and Department of Neurology, University of Cambridge

Francesca Cicchetti - Centre de Recherche du CHUL (CHUQ), Universitie Laval, Quebec

Michael J. Neal - Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, King's College, London

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Acknowledgements	p. 7
List of abbreviations	p. 8
Anatomical and functional organization
Development of the nervous system	p. 10
Organization of the nervous system	p. 12
Autonomic nervous system	p. 14
Enteric nervous system	p. 16
Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid	p. 18
Blood supply to the central nervous system	p. 20
Cranial nerves	p. 22
Anatomy of the brainstem	p. 24
Organization of the spinal cord	p. 26
Organization of the cerebral cortex and thalamus	p. 28
Hypothalamus	p. 30
Cells and neurophysiology
Cells of the nervous system I: neurones	p. 32
Cells of the nervous system II: neuroglial cells	p. 34
Ion channels	p. 36
Resting membrane and action potential	p. 38
Neuromuscular junction (NMJ) and synapses	p. 40
Nerve conduction and synaptic integration	p. 42
Neurotransmitters, receptors and their pathways	p. 44
Main CNS neurotransmitters and their function	p. 46
Skeletal muscle structure	p. 48
Skeletal muscle contraction	p. 50
Sensory systems
Sensory systems: an overview	p. 52
Sensory transduction	p. 54
Visual system I: the eye and retina	p. 56
Visual system II: the visual pathways and subcortical visual areas	p. 58
Visual system III: visual cortical areas	p. 60
Auditory system I: the ear and cochlea	p. 62
Auditory system II: the auditory pathways and language	p. 64
Vestibular system	p. 66
Olfaction and taste	p. 68
Somatosensory system	p. 70
Pain systems I: nociceptors and nociceptive pathways	p. 72
Pain systems II: pharmacology and management	p. 74
Association cortices: the posterior parietal and prefrontal cortex	p. 76
Motor systems
Organization of the motor systems	p. 78
Muscle spindle and lower motor neurone	p. 80
Spinal cord motor organization and locomotion	p. 82
Cortical motor areas	p. 84
Primary motor cortex	p. 86
Cerebellum	p. 88
Basal ganglia: anatomy and physiology	p. 92
Basal ganglia diseases and their treatment	p. 94
Consciousness and higher brain function
Reticular formation and sleep	p. 96
Consciousness and theory of mind	p. 98
Limbic system and long-term potentiation	p. 100
Memory	p. 102
Emotion, motivation and drug addiction	p. 104
Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors I: the peripheral nervous system	p. 106
Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors II: the central nervous system	p. 108
Applied neurobiology: the principles of neurology and psychiatry
Approach to the patient with neurological problems	p. 110
Examination of the nervous system	p. 112
Investigation of the nervous system	p. 114
Imaging of the central nervous system	p. 116
Clinical disorders of the sensory systems	p. 118
Clinical disorders of the motor system	p. 120
Eye movements	p. 122
Neurochemical disorders I: affective disorders	p. 124
Neurochemical disorders II: schizophrenia	p. 126
Neurochemical disorders III: anxiety	p. 128
Neurodegenerative disorders	p. 130
Neurophysiological disorders: epilepsy	p. 132
Neuroimmunological disorders	p. 134
Neurogenetic disorders	p. 136
Cerebrovascular disease	p. 138
Neuroradiological anatomy	p. 140
Self-assessment case studies Case studies and questions	p. 143
Answers	p. 148
Index	p. 153
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