Neuroanatomy : an illustrated colour text / Allan R. Crossman PhD, DSc ; illustrations by Ben Crossman MA.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crossman, A. R., author.

Contributor:

Crossman, Ben, illustrator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Neuroanatomy--Atlases.

Neuroanatomy.

Central Nervous System--anatomy & histology.

Medical Subjects:

Neuroanatomy.

Central Nervous System--anatomy & histology.

Edition:

[Seventh edition].

Place of Publication:

[Amsterdam] : Elsevier, [2024]

Summary:

Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the structure and function of the human nervous system. Trusted by generations of readers and now in its seventh edition, it remains internationally popular as the most succinct, clinically relevant and uniquely illustrated textbook available on the subject. Carefully targeted to bridge the gap between a brief overview on the one hand and an extensive text on the other, this book provides a clear account of neuroanatomical principles. It describes normal structure and function and clinically relevant dysfunction, all related to conditions which students will encounter in clinical practice. This book will make learning easy for medical students, junior doctors and specialist trainees needing a sound understanding of the basics of neuroanatomy which underpin the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Straightforward and concise - makes notoriously difficult concepts easy to understand Some of the best published illustrations in the field - all updated and improved for clarity Perfect for those new to neuroanatomy - provides enough detail for students to proceed to clinical studies with confidence Clinical material and topic summaries fully updated and highlighted in summary boxes throughout the text Comes with the complete, enhanced eBook - including additional images and self-assessment material to aid revision and check understanding.

Contents:

Introduction and overview

Cells of the nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

Coverings of the central nervous system

Ventricular system

Vasculature of the central nervous system

Spinal cord

Brainstem

Cranial nerves and cranial nerve nuclei

Cerebellum

Thalamus

Cerebral hemisphere and cerebral cortex

Basal ganglia

Visual system

Hypothalamus, limbic system and olfactory system.

Notes:

Online resource; title from table of contents page (Elsevier ClinicalKey, viewed November 13, 2024).

ISBN:

9780443114847