Main description:

Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read, introduction to neuroanatomy that covers the structures and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The book also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. It is the first review of clinical neuroanatomy that is written specifically for nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students and medical assistants who work in the field of neurology. It will also be an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students in neuroscience.

With 22 chapters, including two that provide complete neurological examinations and diagnostic evaluations, this book is an ideal resource for health care professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.

Contents:

1. Histophysiology 2. Embryology 3. Gross Anatomy of the Brain 4. Meninges and Ventricles 5. Blood Supply of the CNS 6. Cerebral Cortex 7. Basal Nuclei 8. Diencephalon: Thalamus and Hypothalamus 9. Brainstem 10. Cranial Nerves 11. Trigeminal and Facial Nerves 12. Auditory System 13. Auditory System Lesions and Disorders 14. Visual System 15. Limbic, Olfactory, and Gustatory Systems 16. Cerebellum 17. Autonomic Nervous System 18. Neurotransmitters 19. Spinal Cord 20. Spinal Cord Lesions and Disorders 21. Complete Neurological Exam 22. Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures