The Brain Atlas (eBook)

Thomas A. Woolsey Lecturer in Biology; George H. and Ethel R. Bishop Scholar in Neuroscience Emeritus; Professor Emeritus of Experimental Neurological Surgery, of Experimental Neurology, of Anatomy and Neurobiology, of Cell Biology and Physiology and of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University School of Medicine St Louis, MO, USA Joseph Hanaway Retired Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA Mokhtar H. Gado Formerly Professor of Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Part I: Introduction.

Overview.

The Nervous System.

Using This Book.

Materials and Methods.

References.

Part II: The CNS and Its Blood Vessels.

Brain.

Brain Stem.

Cerebellum.

Spinal Cord.

Fiber Bundles.

Part III: Brain Slices.

Coronal Sections.

Sagittal Sections.

Axial Sections.

Part IV: Histological Sections.

Cerebellum.

Brain Stem.

Spinal Cord.

Basal Ganglia and Thalamus.

Hypothalamus.

Basal Forebrain.

Hippocampus.

Part V: Pathways.

Brain Stem.

Thalamus.

Hypothalamus.

Sensory Systems.

Sensory/Motor Systems.

Motor Systems.

Cerebellum.

Basal Ganglia.

Arousal and Sleep.

Hippocampus.

Amygdala.

Hypothalamus.

Autonomic Systems.

Modulatory Systems.

Index.

"The Brain Atlas serves as an authoritative reference workand learning tool for the brain and central nervous system. Thework is essential fo rthe personal libraries of students,practioners, and researchers in neuroscience biology, psychiatry,and psychology, among other disciplines, as well as for librariessupporting both undergraduate and graduate course in school ofmedicine or health care facilities. The Brain Atlas is aworthwhile addition to any such collection, either as a replacementof or supplement to previous editions of the title."(E-Streams, December 2008)

"This reference book will serve as an outstanding resource forall students of neuroscience ... .This Atlas will become a muchsought after companion." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics,August 2008)

"...excellent contribution to the neurosciences. It shouldbe included in any neurosurgical, neurological, or neurosciencesdepartmental libraries." (Doody's Book Reviews)