Neuroanatomy: an Illustrated Colour Text
- 6th Edition - December 17, 2018
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Alan R. Crossman, David Neary
- Language: English
Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers concise, superbly illustrated coverage of neuroanatomy, that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anato… Read more
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Now fully revised and updated, this leading ICT series volume offers concise, superbly illustrated coverage of neuroanatomy, that throughout makes clear the relevance of the anatomy to the practice of modern clinical neurology. Building on the success of previous editions, Neuroanatomy ICT, sixth edition has been fine-tuned to meet the needs of today’s medical students – and will also prove invaluable to the range of other students and professionals who need a clear, current understanding of this important area. Generations of readers have come to appreciate the straightforward explanations of complex concepts that students often find difficult, with minimum assumptions made of prior knowledge of the subject.
This (print) edition comes with the complete, enhanced eBook – including BONUS figures and self-assessment material – to provide an even richer learning experience and easy anytime, anywhere access!
- Notoriously difficult concepts made clear in straightforward and concise text
- Level of detail carefully judged to facilitate understanding of the fundamental neuroanatomical principles and the workings of the nervous system, providing a sound basis for the diagnosis and treatment of contemporary neurological disorders
- Clinical material and topic summaries fully updated and highlighted in succinct boxes within the text
- Memorable pictorial summaries of symptoms associated with the main clinical syndromes
- Over 150 new or revised drawings and photographs further improve clarity and reflect the latest imaging techniques
- New expanded coverage of neuropsychological disorders and their relationship to neuroanatomy – increasingly important given aging populations
- Access to the complete, enhanced eBook – including additional images and self-assessment material to aid revision and check your understanding.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the sixth edition
- Preface to the first edition
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction and overview
- Neuroanatomical terminology and conventions
- Components and organisation of the nervous system
- Development of the central nervous system
- Overview of the anatomy of the central nervous system
- Basic clinical diagnostic principles
- 2 Cells of the nervous system
- The neurone
- Neuroglia
- 3 Peripheral nervous system
- Muscle
- Nerve endings
- Peripheral nerves
- 4 Autonomic nervous system
- Sympathetic division
- Parasympathetic division
- 5 Coverings of the central nervous system
- Skull
- Cranial meninges
- 6 Ventricular system
- Topographical anatomy of the ventricular system
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- 7 Vasculature of the central nervous system
- Vasculature of the spinal cord
- Vasculature of the brain
- 8 Spinal cord
- External features of the spinal cord
- Internal structure of the spinal cord
- 9 Brainstem
- External features of the brainstem
- Internal structure of the brainstem
- 10 Cranial nerves and cranial nerve nuclei
- Cranial nerve nuclei
- Cranial nerves
- 11 Cerebellum
- External features of the cerebellum
- Internal structure of the cerebellum
- Functional anatomy of the cerebellum
- 12 Thalamus
- Topographical anatomy of the thalamus
- Functional organisation of thalamic nuclei
- 13 Cerebral hemisphere and cerebral cortex
- Gyri, sulci and lobes of the cerebral hemisphere
- Cerebral cortex
- White matter of the cerebral hemisphere
- 14 Basal ganglia
- Terminology and topographical anatomy of the basal ganglia
- Functional anatomy of the basal ganglia
- 15 Visual system
- The eye
- The central visual pathway
- 16 Hypothalamus, limbic system and olfactory system
- Hypothalamus
- Limbic system
- Olfactory system
- Glossary
- Index
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 17, 2018
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Alan R. Crossman
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Anatomy, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, UKDN
David Neary
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Neurology, University of Manchester Medical School, Manchester, UK