Neuroanatomical Basis of Clinical Neurology, Second Edition

Bridging the gap between the peripheral and central nervous systems, the second edition of Neuroanatomical Basis of Clinical Neurology enriches understanding of neurological conditions through a conceptual approach to neuronal circuitry. The book retains the basic outline of contents from the first edition, integrating structural organization with "Preface The continued interest in the publication of a new edition of this textbook by neuroscience educators and students in several medical schools and allied health institutions in the United States and abroad has given the impetus to embark on this project. The support of the editorial staff of Taylor and Francis undoubtedly facilitated this work and provided the means for a successful conclusion. The constructive input of a great many colleagues and outstanding individuals in the field of neuroscience and neurology helped to establish the foundation for the direction of this new edition. Consideration has been given to the many helpful suggestions of students with regard to scope and contents of particular chapters. Toward that end, a great effort was directed at the revision of a significant number of schematic drawings and the modification of a number of brain images. The introduction of numerous brain sections and applied radiographic images including angiograms was aimed at enhancing the reader's ability to interpret both structural and functional features of the nervous system within the context of neurologic disorders. The inclusion of multiple colors in the illustrations has facilitated the interpretation of the anatomy of the nervous system and rendered the illustrations an integral part of the documented text. The distinguishing characteristic of this textbook has remained in the presentation of the peripheral and central nervous systems as a continuum within the context of neurological disorders. The massive and ever-changing information in neuroscience required a review of a large number of articles, research papers, and authoritative resources in neuroscience and neurology and incorporation of the most significant facts into the 21 chapters of this work"-- Provided by publisher MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict Front Cover 1 Contents 8 Foreword 18 Preface 20 Acknowledgments 22 Section I: Basic Neuroanatomy 24 Chapter 1: Developmental Aspects of the Nervous System 26 Chapter 2: Basic Elements of the Nervous System 44 Section II: Morphologic and Sectional Neuroanatomy 66 Chapter 3: Spinal Cord 68 Chapter 4: Brainstem 80 Chapter 5: Reticular Formation 96 Chapter 6: Cerebellum 104 Chapter 7: Diencephalon 124 Chapter 8: Telencephalon 152 Section III: Peripheral Neuroanatomy 218 Chapter 9: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) 220 Chapter 10: Spinal Nerves 246 Chapter 11: Cranial Nerves 290 Section IV: Functional Neuroanatomy 328 Chapter 12: Neurotransmitters 330 Section V: Special Somatic Sensations 342 Chapter 13: Visual System 344 Chapter 14: Auditory System 370 Chapter 15: Vestibular System 386 Section VI: Special Visceral Sensations 398 Chapter 16: Olfactory System 400 Chapter 17: Limbic System 410 Chapter 18: Gustatory System 430 Section VII: General Somatic Sensations 436 Chapter 19: Cortical and Subcortical Sensory Systems 438 Chapter 20: Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Systems 460 Chapter 21: Extrapyramidal Motor System 486 Back Cover 504 Superbly Illustrated And Clearly Written Neuroanatomical Basis Of Clinical Neurology Bridges The Gap Between The Twin Disciplines Of Neuroanatomy And Neurology, Aiding The Understanding Of Neurologic Disorders By Investigating Their Anatomic Basis. The Extensive Coverage Of The Peripheral And Central Nervous Systems In The Context Of Neurological Disorders And Conditions Sets It Apart From Other Neuroanatomy Texts. The Book Covers Both Morphological And Functional Aspects Of Neuroanatomy. It Describes The Anatomy Of Each Component Of The Central, Peripheral, And Somatic Nervous Systems In Detail, And Then Demonstrates The Relationship Between Neuroanatomy And The Function Of The Sensory And Motor Systems. The Author Has Skilfully Integrated Text And Diagrams, Highlighting And Clarifying The Numerous Functionally Important Pathways In The Central And Peripheral Nervous Systems. In Addition, He Includes Descriptions Of Molecular Pathways Within Cells, And The Ways In Which Their Perturbation Can Give Rise To Disease Mechanisms. The Extensive Illustrations And Comprehensive Coverage Combine To Make Neuroanatomical Basis Of Clinical Neurology An Extraordinarily Complete Resource To The Human Nervous System And The Principles Of Neuroscience. Arslan (cell biology and anatomy, Chicago Medical School) presents a textbook introducing the neuroanatomic mechanisms underlying neurologic diseases. Looking at the central and peripheral nervous systems, he discusses wiring patterns in neurons, molecular pathways within cells, and the ways in which their perturbations give rise to disease mechanisms. Chapters focus separately on the various parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems, further exploring the visual, auditory, vestibular, olfactory, limbic, gustatory, and motor systems. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR