
Nolte's The Human Brain E-Book
Nolte's The Human Brain E-Book
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Throughout seven popular editions, Nolte's The Human Brain has accomplished the challenging task of demystifying the complexities of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem. A clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues bring this complicated subject to life and make it more understandable and enjoyable to learn. You'll get the depth of coverage you need with a well-rounded presentation of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience.- Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge.- Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text.- Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complimented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout.- Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with over 100 multiple choice questions available online that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams.- New! Clinical Focus Boxes, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology.- New! Integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology.- Evolve Instructor site with an image and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- In Memoriam
- 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 Brainstem
- 12 Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclei
- 13 The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell
- 14 Hearing and Balance
- 15 Atlas of the Human Brainstem
- 16 The Thalamus and Internal Capsule
- 17 The Visual System
- 18 Overview of Motor Systems
- 19 Basal Nuclei
- 20 Cerebellum
- 21 Eye Movements
- 22 Cerebral Cortex
- 23 Drives and Emotions
- 24 Formation, Modification, and Repair of Neuronal Connections
- 25 Atlas of the Human Forebrain
- Glossary
- Index
- Cardboard