An Introduction to the Study of the Nervous System

An Introduction to the Study of the Nervous System covers topics about the minute structure and functions of the nervous system. The book discusses the minute and gross anatomy of the various parts of the nervous system; the degenerative and regenerative changes following section of the nerves; and the descending and ascending tracts of the spinal cord. The text then describes the cerebellar connections; the deep connections of the cranial nerves; and the microscopic structure of the cortex of the cerebellum and of the cerebrum. The distribution, source, circulation and absorption, pressure, and normal composition of the cerebrospinal fluid and the parts and functions of the autonomic nervous system are also considered. The book further tackles the normal physiology of the sensory and motor paths; the results of interference with the general sensory path at various levels; and the visual path and interference therewith. The text also discusses the cochlear and olfactory paths and the interference therewith and the levels of integration and mechanism of coordinated muscular movement. Students taking courses related to neurology will find the book useful.

Part I Chapter I. Nerve Cells and Nerve Fibers Nerve Cells and Fibers Neurone Theory Chapter II. Changes Following Section of Nerves Structure of Mixed Nerve Degenerative and Regenerative Changes Following Section of Nerve Chapter III. The Spinal Cord: Ascending Tracts Chapter IV. The Spinal Cord: Descending Tracts Chapter V. Cerebellar Connections Chapter VI. Deep Connections of Cranial Nerves Anatomy of Cranial Nerves Inter-Connections of Cranial Nerves Tracts Conveyed in the Fillets Chapter VII. Basal Ganglia Connections The Internal Capsule The Optic Thalamus Chapter VIII. Microscopic Structure of Cortex of Cerebellum and Cerebrum Chapter IX. Cerebrospinal Fluid Distribution Source Circulation and Absorption-Pressure Composition Functions Chapter X. Autonomic Nervous System Ganglia True and Para-Sympathetic Fibers Splanchnic Nerves Supply of Certain Specified Structures Different Part of System Functions of System Part II Chapter I. The Normal Physiology of the Sensory Path Path of Sensory Impulse Parts Played by Optic Thalamus and Cerebral Cortex Chapter II. Results of Interference with the General Sensory Path at Various Levels Chapter III. Visual Path and Interference therewith Lesions of the Path at Different Levels from Periphery to Cortex Accommodation Reaction Light Reflex Chapter IV. The Cochlear Path and the Olfactory Path, and Interference therewith Chapter V. The Cerebral Cortex Cortical Layers Localisation of Functions in the Cortex Chapter VI. The Normal Physiology of the Motor Path The Pyramidal and Extra-Pyramidal Paths Chapter VII. Results of