Neuroanatomy and neuroscience at a glance (4^th Ed.) At a Glance Series

Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance provides a user-friendly introduction to the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the human nervous system within one, succinct, highly-illustrated volume.

The double page spreads begin by summarising the anatomical structure and function of the different components of the central nervous system, followed by a section on applied neurobiology which outlines how to approach the patient with neurological and psychiatric problems and provides an overview of treatment and management options.

Key features of this fourth edition include:

• A manageable overview of the structure and function of the central nervous system
• Full guidance on how to approach the patient with neurological problems and the investigations used in the most common scenarios
• Cases highlighting the clinical relevance of the basic neuroscience
• New chapters on the major neurotransmitters of the CNS and their functions, the enteric nervous system and stroke
• A fully updated companion website featuring self-assessment questions for each chapter, flashcards, and key points for revision and Neuroscience at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a basic neuroanatomy or neuroscience course, or can be used as a refresher for those in clinical training.

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Introduction

Acknowledgements

List of abbreviations

Part 1: Anatomical and functional organization

1. The development of the nervous system

2. The organisation of the nervous system

3. The autonomic nervous system

4. The enteric nervous system

5. Meninges and CSF

6. Blood supply of the central nervous system

7. Cranial nerves.

8. Anatomy of the brainstem.

9. The organisation of the spinal cord.

10. The organization of the cerebral cortex and thalamus

11. The Hypothalamus.

Part 2: Cells and Neurophysiology

12. The cells of the nervous system I: Neurones

13. The cells of the nervous system II: Neuroglial cells

14. Ion channels

15. The resting membrane and action potential

16. The neuromuscular junction and synapses

17. Nerve conduction and synaptic integration

18. Neurotransmitters, receptors and their pathways

19. The major CNS neurotransmitters and their function

20. Skeletal muscle structure

21. Skeletal muscle contraction

Part 3 Sensory systems

22. Sensory systems: An overview

23. Sensory transduction

24. The visual system I: the eye and retina

25. The visual system II: the visual pathways and subcortical visual areas

26. The visual system III: Visual cortical areas

27. The auditory system I: The ear and cochlea

28. The auditory system II: The auditory pathways and Language

29. The vestibular system

30. Olfaction and taste

31. The somatosensory system

32. Pain systems I: Nociceptors and nociceptive pathways

33. Pain systems II: Pharmacology and management

34. Association cortices: The posterior parietal and prefrontal cortex

Part 4 Motor systems

35. The organization of the motor systems

36. The muscle spindle and lower motorneurone

37. Spinal cord motor organization and locomotion

38. The cortical motor areas

39. Primary motor cortex

40. The cerebellum

41. The basal ganglia: Anatomy and physiology

42. Basal ganglia diseases and their treatment

Part 5 Consciousness and higher brain function

43. The reticular formation and sleep

44. Consciousness and theory of mind

45. The limbic system and long-term potentiation

46. Memory

47. Emotion, motivation and drug addiction

48. Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors I: The peripheral nervous system

49. Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors II: The central nervous system

Part 6 Applied neurobiology- the principles of neurology and psychiatry

50. Approach to the patient with neurological problems

51. Examination of the nervous system

52. Investigation of the nervous system

53. Imaging of the central nervous system

54. Clinical disorders of the sensory systems

55. Clinical disorders of the motor system

56. Eye movements

57. Neurochemical disorders I: Affective disorders

58. Neurochemical disorders II: Schizophrenia

59. Neurochemical disorders III: Anxiety

60. Neurodegenerative disorders

61. Neurophysiological disorders: Epilepsy

62. Neuroimmunological disorders

63. Neurogenetic disorders

64. Stroke

65. Neuroradiological anatomy

Part 7 Self-assessment case studies

Case studies and questions

Answers

Index

Medical students, Foundation Programme doctors, junior doctors, neuroscience and medical sciences students

Roger A. Barker – Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair and Department of Neurology, University of Cambridge

Francesca Cicchetti – Centre de Recherche du CHUL (CHUQ), Universitie Laval, Quebec

Michael J. Neal – Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, King′s College, London