Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals

Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read introduction to neuroanatomy covering the structures and functions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. It also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. This book 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. There are 22 chapters in total, with the final two chapters discussing a complete neurological examination and diagnostic evaluations. All chapters are co-authored by an internationally known medical educator and a neurologist, to ensure the contents are easy to understand and grasp by this targeted audience. Written specifically for mid-level providers in the field of neurologyUp to date review of clinical neuroanatomy based on the latest guidelinesProvides a logical, step-by-step introduction to neuroanatomyOffers hundreds of full-color figures to illustrate important conceptsHighlights key subjects in Focus On boxesIncludes Section Reviews at critical points in the text of each chapterFeatures chapter objectives, summaries, and clinical considerationsIdentifies diagnoses and treatments of relevant disordersSummarizes key information in tablesOffers real-world clinical cases, with critical thinking questions and answers INDICE: 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

• ISBN: 978-0-12-817424-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 650
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés