Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple

Description

This now-classic text presents the most relevant points in clinical neuroanatomy with mnemonics, humor and case presentations. For neuroanatomy courses and Board review. Includes attached CD-ROM (or download from Medmaster) on Neurologic Localization with 3D animated rotations of the brain, Neuroanatomy laboratory tutorial with photographs of brain specimens. Clicking on any area of the nervous system reveals the name of the structure and the effects of an injury to that area, with explanations. Selecting a symptom graphically shows all areas of the nervous system that, when injured, could result in the symptom. Tutorial on how to localize neurologic injuries; Interactive quiz of classic neurologic cases. 5th edition adds a new chapter on neurotransmitters. CONTENTS......Page 6 1 GENERAL ORGANIZATION......Page 10 2 BLOOD SUPPLY, MENINGES AND SPINAL FLUID......Page 15 3 SPINAL CORD......Page 25 4 BRAIN STEM......Page 33 5 THE VISUAL SYSTEM......Page 49 6 AUTONOMIC SYSTEM AND HYPOTHALAMUS......Page 63 7 CEREBELLUM, BASAL GANGLIA, AND THALAMUS......Page 70 8 CEREBRAL CORTEX......Page 74 9 CLINICAL REVIEW......Page 77 10 MINI ATLAS......Page 88 11 NEUROTRANSMITTERS......Page 97 GLOSSARY......Page 101 INDEX......Page 105