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Nolte's The Human Brain

An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy

  • 8th Edition - February 5, 2020
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Todd W. Vanderah, Douglas J. Gould
  • Language: English

Throughout seven popular editions, Nolte’s The Human Brain has accomplished the challenging task of demystifying the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, an… Read more

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Throughout seven popular editions, Nolte’s The Human Brain has accomplished the challenging task of demystifying the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues bring this complicated subject to life and make it more understandable and enjoyable to learn. You’ll get the depth of coverage you need with a well-rounded presentation of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience.

Key features

  • Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge.
  • Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text
  • Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complimented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout
  • Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with over 100 multiple choice questions available online that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams
  • New! Clinical Focus Boxes, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology
  • New! Integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology
  • Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Readership

Medical students

Table of contents

1. Introduction to the Nervous System

2. Development of the Nervous System

3. Gross Anatomy and general Organization of the Central Nervous System

4. Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord

5. Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid

6. Blood Supply of the Brain

7. Electrical Signaling by Neurons

8. Synaptic Transmission between Neurons

9. Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System

10. Spinal Cord

11. Organization of the Brainstem

12. Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclie

13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell

14. Hearing and Balance: The Eight Cranial Nerve

15. Atlas o the Human Brainstem

16. The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and from the Cerebral Cortex

17. The Visual System

18. Overview of Motor Systems

19. Basal Nuclei

20. Cerebellum

21. Control of Eye Movements

22. Cerebral Cortex

23. Drives and Emotions: The Hypothalamus and Limbic System

24. Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections

25. Atlas of the Human Forebrain

Review quotes

"This book is an engaging overview of the human brain. Its focus is to provide readers with all the foundational knowledge needed to explore neuroanatomy and, in many instances, neurophysiology with greater focus." --Magdalena Muchlinski, Masters/Doctorate (MA; PhD) (Oregon Health and Science University) Doody's Review Service

Product details

  • Edition: 8
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 6, 2020
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Todd W. Vanderah

Todd W. Vanderah is Regents Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Co-Director of the MD/PhD Program at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
Affiliations and expertise
Regents Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Co-Director of the MD/PhD Program, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA

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Douglas J. Gould

Douglas J. Gould is Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan.
Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA