The Human Brain and Spinal Cord: Functional Neuroanatomy and Dissection Guide / Edition 2

by Lennart Heimer

Overview

The knowledge of the mammalian central nervous pared by Ms. Anne Dunn. I am truly grateful for system has increased dramatically during the last their contributions. decade, which has provided a major impetus for A caveat is in order for the first 5 figures in preparing the second edition of The Human Brain Chapter 10, which represent cross-sections through and Spinal Cord. For the medical profession this has different levels of the brainstem. Considering the been a revolutionary time, since modem imaging rapidly expanding reliance on in vivo imaging by the methods have provided unparalleled opportunities clinicians, figures 10-1 to 10-5 are presented with for anatomical and functional studies of the human the posterior parts of the brainstem facing down­ body in vivo. It is now essential for the clinician to wards, since this is the way the brainstem images have an intimate knowledge of anatomy including appear in axial MRls routinely used by neuro­ the functional-anatomical systems in the brain radiologists (see Chapter 5). This somewhat un­ and spinal cord. The new edition of this textbook conventional approach, suggested by Dr. Duane reflects this progress in the sense that almost all of Haines, is directly relevant for the transfer of basic the chapters have been rewritten and several new science information to clinical practice. All other figures have been included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387942278
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	11/11/1994
Series:	Computers in Health Care
Edition description:	2nd ed. 1995
Pages:	506
Product dimensions:	7.99(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.04(d)

About the Author

Heimer, Lennart, MD (Univ of Virginia)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 1 Basic Design and Terminology.- 2 Development of the Nervous System.- 3 Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid.- 2 Dissection of the Brain.- 4 Dissection of the Brain.- 3 Atlas of the Brain.- 5 Atlas of the Brain: Frontal, Sagittal, and Horizontal Brain Sections; Anatomical Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).- 4 Functional Neuroanatomy.- 6 Neurohistology.- 7 Neuroanatomic Techniques.- 8 The Spinal Cord.- 9 Ascending Sensory Pathways.- 10 Brain Stem, Monoaminergic Pathways, and Reticular Formation.- 11 Cranial Nerves.- 12 Olfactory System.- 13 Visual System.- 14 Auditory System.- 15 Spinal Cord Motor Structures and the Descending Supraspinal Pathways.- 16 Basal Ganglia and Related Basal Forebrain Structures.- 17 Cerebellum.- 18 Hypothalamus.- 19 The Autonomic Nervous System.- 20 Amygdaloid Body and Extended Amygdala.- 21 Hippocampal Formation.- 22 Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus.- 23 Neurotransmitters.- 24 Cerebrovascular System.- Peripheral Nerves.- General References.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Robert W. Berry, PhD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This is the revised and updated second edition of a classic originally published in 1983. It is a concise textbook of functional neuroanatomy that is unique in including a detailed guide to brain dissection.
Purpose: The book aims to serve both as a dissection guide and as an illustrated description of functional neuroanatomy. It has been extensively revised to incorporate the dramatic increase in knowledge of the nervous system during the last decade.
Audience: A text for medical students, the book is sufficiently concise and comprehensive to be useful for residents in neurology and neurosurgery as well as their instructors.
Features: The dissection guide is a unique feature of this text and can be used to good effect even in the absence of anatomical material. The illustrations are important and appropriate and are a real plus for this text. Welcome revisions in the new edition include expanded clinical correlations for each chapter and an atlas of brain sections correlated with MR images.
Assessment: This needed update of a classic is characterized by a unique and effective organization and emphasis. Dr. Heimer writes especially clearly and concisely; he is a neuroanatomist who is not afraid to say "in front of." Although he is somewhat out of his depth in the discussion of neurotransmitters, the anatomy is superbly done. This book is a must have.

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"The book can be recommended without reservations...the practicing clinician will enjoy taking this book in his hands." Neurosurgical Review

From the Publisher

3 Stars from Doody

This is the revised and updated second edition of a classic originally published in 1983. It is a concise textbook of functional neuroanatomy that is unique in including a detailed guide to brain dissection. The book aims to serve both as a dissection guide and as an illustrated description of functional neuroanatomy. It has been extensively revised to incorporate the dramatic increase in knowledge of the nervous system during the last decade. A text for medical students, the book is sufficiently concise and comprehensive to be useful for residents in neurology and neurosurgery as well as their instructors. The dissection guide is a unique feature of this text and can be used to good effect even in the absence of anatomical material. The illustrations are important and appropriate and are a real plus for this text. Welcome revisions in the new edition include expanded clinical correlations for each chapter and an atlas of brain sections correlated with MR images. This needed update of a classic is characterized by a unique and effective organization and emphasis. Dr. Heimer writes especially clearly and concisely; he is a neuroanatomist who is not afraid to say "in front of." Although he is somewhat out of his depth in the discussion of neurotransmitters, the anatomy is superbly done. This book is a must have.

Robert W. Berry