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Nolte's The Human Brain

An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy

  • 7th Edition - April 20, 2015
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Todd W. Vanderah, Douglas J. Gould
  • Language: English

Popular for its highly visual and easy-to-follow approach, Nolte's The Human Brain helps demystify the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and brainst… Read more

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Popular for its highly visual and easy-to-follow approach, Nolte's The Human Brain helps demystify the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples and visual cues bring this extremely complicated subject to life and more understandable.

Key features

  • Get the depth of coverage you need
    • with discussions on all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience, giving you well-rounded coverage of this complex subject.

  • Zero in on the key information you need to know

    •  with highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge.

  • Develop a thorough, clinically relevant understanding

    •  through clinical examples providing a real-life perspective.

  • Gain a greater understanding

    •  of every concept through a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text; 3-dimensional brain.

Readership

1st and 2nd year medical students; Faculty

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 Brain Stem


12. Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclei


13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell


14. Hearing and Balance: The Eighth Cranial Nerve


15. Atlas of the Human Brainstem


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


17. The Visual System


18. Overview of Motor System


19. Basal Nuclei


20. Cerebellum


21. 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

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"Popular for its highly visual and easy-to-follow approach, Nolte's The Human Brain helps demystify the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples and visual cues bring this extremely complicated subject to life…" –Doody’s Review Service

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 20, 2015
  • 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