Clinical Neuroanatomy, 28th Edition

by Stephen G. Waxman

Overview

A concise, highly visual overview of neuroanatomy and its functional underpinnings

Clinical Neuroanatomy, Twenty-Eighth Edition offers an accessible, easy-to-remember synopsis of neuroanatomy and its functional and clinical implications. Since many of us learn and remember better when material is presented visually, this acclaimed resource includes not only clinical material such as brain scans and pathological specimens, but also hundreds of diagrams and tables that are designed to be clear and memorable.

Here's why Clinical Neuroanatomy is essential for board review or as a clinical refresher:
• NEW SECTION summarizes the most important take-away lessons from each chapter
• More than 300 full-color illustrations
• A unique chapter on Introduction to Clinical Thinking puts neuroanatomy in clear clinical perspective
• Numerous CT and MRI scans
• Block diagrams illustrate actions of each muscle (essential for the clinical motor examination)
• Hundreds of diagrams and tables encapsulate important information
• Essentials for the Clinical Neuroanatomist list appears in each chapter
• Clear and memorable root-by-root and nerve-by-nerve illustrations of sensory areas and muscle intervention
• Coverage of the basic structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves as well as clinical presentations of disease processes involving specific structures
• Emphasizes must-know concepts, facts, and structures
• Appendices include The Neurologic Examination, Testing Muscle Function, Spinal Nerves and Plexuses, and Questions and Answers
• Case studies demonstrate how concepts apply to real-world situations

If your practice or education would benefit from an engagingly written, well-illustrated overview of neuroanatomy and its functional underpinnings, this trusted resource belongs on your desk.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071847711
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	04/22/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	614,172
File size:	72 MB
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About the Author

Stephen G. Waxman, MD, PhD is Bridget Marie Flaherty Professor Neurology & Pharmacology, Director, Neuroscience & Regenerative Research Center, Yale University School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Preface
SECTION I BASIC PRINCIPLES
1. Fundamentals of the Nervous System
General Plan of the Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Planes and Terms
2. Development and Cellular Constituents of the Nervous System
Cellular Aspects of Neural Development
Neurons
Neuronal Groupings and Connections
Neuroglia
Degeneration and Regeneration
Neurogenesis
3. Signaling in the Nervous System
Membrane Potential
Generator Potentials
Action Potentials
The Nerve Cell Membrane Contains Ion Channels
The Effects of Myelination
Conduction of Action Potentials
Synapses
Synaptic Transmission
Excitatory and Inhibitory Synaptic Actions
Synaptic Plasticity and Long-Term Potentiation
Presynaptic Inhibition
The Neuromuscular Junction and the End-Plate Potential
Neurotransmitters
SECTION II INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL THINKING
4. The Relationship Between Neuroanatomy and Neurology
Symptoms and Signs of Neurologic Diseases
Where Is the Lesion?
What Is the Lesion?
The Role of Neuroimaging and Laboratory Investigations
The Treatment of Patients with Neurologic Disease
SECTION III SPINAL CORD AND SPINE
5. The Spinal Cord
Development
External Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Spinal Roots and Nerves
Internal Divisions of the Spinal Cord
Pathways in White Matter
Reflexes
Lesions in the Motor Pathways
Examples of Specific Spinal Cord Disorders
6. The Vertebral Column and Other Structures Surrounding the Spinal Cord
Investing Membranes
Spinal Cord Circulation
The Vertebral Column
Lumbar Puncture
Imaging of the Spine and Spinal Cord
SECTION IV ANATOMY OF THE BRAIN
7. The Brain Stem and Cerebellum
Development of the Brain Stem and Cranial Nerves
Brain Stem Organization
Cranial Nerve Nuclei in the Brain Stem
Medulla
Pons
Midbrain
Vascularization
Cerebellum
8. Cranial Nerves and Pathways
Origin of Cranial Nerve Fibers
Functional Components of the Cranial Nerves
Anatomic Relationships of the Cranial Nerves
9. Diencephalon
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Subthalamus
Epithalamus
Circumventricular Organs
10. Cerebral Hemispheres/Telencephalon
Development
Anatomy of the Cerebral Hemispheres
Microscopic Structure of the Cortex
Physiology of Specialized Cortical Regions
Basal Ganglia
Internal Capsule
11. Ventricles and Coverings of the Brain
Ventricular System
Meninges and Submeningeal Spaces
CSF
Barriers in the Nervous System
Skull
12. Vascular Supply of the Brain
Arterial Supply of the Brain
Venous Drainage
Cerebrovascular Disorders
SECTION V FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS
13. Control of Movement
Control of Movement
Major Motor Systems
Motor Disturbances
14. Somatosensory Systems
Receptors
Connections
Sensory Pathways
Cortical Areas
Pain
15. The Visual System
The Eye
Visual Pathways
The Visual Cortex
16. The Auditory System
Anatomy and Function
Auditory Pathways
17. The Vestibular System
Anatomy
Vestibular Pathways
Functions
18. The Reticular Formation
Anatomy
Functions
19. The Limbic System
The Limbic Lobe and Limbic System
Olfactory System
Hippocampal Formation
Functions and Disorders
Septal Area
20. The Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Outflow
Autonomic Innervation of the Head
Visceral Afferent Pathways
Hierarchical Organization of the Autonomic Nervous System
Transmitter Substances
21. Higher Cortical Functions
Frontal Lobe Functions
Language and Speech

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Ted Weissfeld, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)
Description: This is the 28th edition of a long running review of neuroanatomy. This edition includes updated content, extensive graphics, and a new table at the end of each chapter with the essential clinical highlights. The previous edition was published in 2013.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a concise synopsis of clinical neuroanatomy that is manageable for busy students, residents, or clinical providers. It is meant to provide an easily accessible resource that can be used for study or for quick reference by clinicians.
Audience: The audience includes medical students, residents, graduate students, and clinical practitioners. It is an ideal guide for medical students and residents learning the basic essentials of neuroanatomy. For clinical practitioners, it is best used as a quick reference or refresher of basic anatomic principles.
Features: The book starts with a description of the organization, development, and basic components of the nervous system. It then dives in to a level-by-level guide to the entire neuroaxis, from spinal cord to cerebral cortex, and from cellular layers to major white matter pathways. It then explains essential systems that span multiple levels, such as motor control and vision. The book offers extensive high-resolution imaging stills, pathology slides, and illustrated diagrams to help illustrate important anatomic concepts for visual learners. Important clinical correlations and cases are mixed in to explain the anatomic basis for some important clinical scenarios. The book closes with several appendixes explaining basic neurological tests and physical exam techniques that would be useful for medical students and early residents.
Assessment: This book does an excellent job of explaining the basics of neuroanatomy in a concise and easily accessible format that makes it ideal for introductory learners or as a quick reference for more experienced practitioners. It does not replace more thorough anatomic books, but it is ideal as a high-yield guide for busy readers. The presentation of the information in multiple formats, including high quality images, makes this book useful for all types of learners.

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