Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy

4th Edition - September 1, 2020
Author: Vishram Singh
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 1 3 5 - 4
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The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of neuroanatomy as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of In… Read more

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The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly updated in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of neuroanatomy as per the revised guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. This profusely illustrated book has been designed in simple and easy to understand language provides essential knowledge of neuroanatomy without extraneous details. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information also provides the knowledge through its feature – Clinical correlations.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedicated to
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Competency Map
1. Development of the Nervous System
Formation of Neural Tube (Fig. 1.1) AN64.2
Formation of Neural Crest Cells
Formation of Ectodermal Placodes AN79.3
Development of Spinal Cord AN64.2
Development of Brain AN64.2
Hindbrain (Rhombencephalon) AN64.2
Midbrain (Mesencephalon) AN64.2
Forebrain (Prosencephalon) AN64.2
2. Organization and Functions of the Nervous System
Divisions of Nervous System AN7.1
Cellular Organization of the Nervous System AN7.2
Synaptic Transmission
3. Peripheral Nerves and Ganglia
Nerve Fibres
Classification of Peripheral Nerve Fibres
Peripheral Nerves
Ganglia (Swelling or Knot) AN7.8
4. Receptors and Effectors
Receptors
Effector Nerve Endings
5. Dermatomes and Muscular Activity
Segmental Innervation of Skin
Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Muscle Tone
Movement and Posture
6. Central Nervous System: An Overview
Brain
Parts of the Brain
Superficial Attachments of the Cranial Nerves
Spinal Cord AN57.1, AN57.2
Ventricular system and CSF in CNS
Meninges and CSF AN56.1, AN56.2
Neuroimaging Techniques
7. Spinal Cord
Positional Changes of the Cord AN57.2
Spinal Meninges AN56.1
External Features of the Spinal Cord AN57.1
Internal Structure of the Spinal Cord
Tracts of the Spinal Cord (Fig. 7.15)
Intrinsic Spinal Mechanisms
Blood Supply of the Spinal Cord
8. Brainstem
Medulla Oblongata
Pons
Midbrain
General Concepts of Brainstem Lesions
9. Nuclei, Functional Components and Distribution of Cranial Nerves
Morphological Classification of Cranial Nerves
Functional Columns and Nuclei of Cranial Nerves
Nuclei, Functional Components and Distribution of Individual Cranial Nerves
Cortical Control of Cranial Nerves
Reflexes Mediated by Cranial Nerves
10. Cerebellum and Fourth Ventricle
Cerebellum
Intrinsic Neuronal Circuitry in the Cerebellum AN60.2
Fourth Ventricle AN63.1
Openings in the Fourth Ventricle
11. Diencephalon and Third Ventricle
Diencephalon AN62.5
Third Ventricle AN63.1
12. Cerebrum
External Features of the Cerebral Hemisphere AN62.2
The Cerebral Cortex
Structure of Cerebral Cortex
Functional Areas of the Cerebral Cortex AN62.2
Further Consideration of Motor and Sensory Areas
Cerebral Hemispheric Dominance
13. Basal Nuclei (Basal Ganglia)
Corpus striatum
Claustrum
Amygdaloid body
Substantia nigra
Subthalamus (Subthalamic Nucleus) AN62.5
Functions of Basal Nuclei
14. White Matter of the Cerebrum and Lateral Ventricles
White Matter of the Cerebrum AN62.3
Corpus Callosum (Figs. 14.3–14.5)
Internal Capsule
Lateral Ventricles AN63.1
15. Blood Supply of the Brain
Arteries of the Brain AN62.6
Venous Drainage of the Brain
Blood–Brain Barrier (BBB)
Blood–CSF Barrier
16. Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Meninges AN56.1
Cavernous Sinuses (Figs. 16.3, 16.4)
Cerebrospinal Fluid
17. Somatic Motor and Sensory Pathways
Somatic Motor Pathways
General Somatic Sensory Pathways
18. Special Senses and Their Neural Pathways
Olfactory System
Visual System
Auditory System
Vestibular System
Taste Pathway
19. Reticular Formation and Limbic System
Reticular Formation
Limbic System AN62.4
20. Autonomic Nervous System
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System AN7.1
Autonomic Plexuses
Autonomic Ganglia
Neurotransmitters Involved in Autonomic Nerve Impulse Transmission
Afferent Nerve Fibres of Autonomic Nervous System (Visceral Afferents)
Higher Control of the Autonomic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
Important Autonomic Innervations
Multiple Choice Questions
Chapter 1 — Development of the Nervous System
Chapter 2 — Organization and Functions of the Nervous System
Chapter 3 — Peripheral Nerves and Ganglia
Chapter 4 — Receptors and Effectors
Chapter 5 — Dermatomes and Muscular Activity
Chapter 6 — Central Nervous System: An Overview
Chapter 7 — Spinal Cord
Chapter 8 — Brainstem
Chapter 9 — Nuclei, Functional Components and Distribution of Cranial Nerves
Chapter 10 — Cerebellum and Fourth Ventricle
Chapter 11 — Diencephalon and Third Ventricle
Chapter 12 — Cerebrum
Chapter 13 — Basal Nuclei (Basal Ganglia)
Chapter 14 — White Matter of the Cerebrum and Lateral ventricles
Chapter 15 — Blood Supply of the Brain
Chapter 16 — Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Chapter 17 — Somatic Motor and Sensory pathways
Chapter 18 — Special SENSES AND THEIR NEURAL Pathways
Chapter 19 — Reticular Formation and Limbic System
Chapter 20 — Autonomic Nervous System
Index

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