Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology introduces the fundamentals of veterinary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, demonstrating structure and function as it relates to clinical applications with a highly visual approach.

• Offers a straightforward yet comprehensive introduction to structure and function of the nervous system
• Demonstrates the relevance of the basic principles to the clinical setting
• Illustrates concepts using line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs
• Includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers and the figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/uemura/neuroanatomy

Preface vi

Abbreviations vii

About the Companion Website viii

1 Developmental Anatomy 1

2 Structure and Function of Neurons and Neuroglia 11

3 Anatomy of the Canine Brain 38

4 Meninges and Ventricular System 85

5 Spinal Cord 99

6 Spinal Reflexes 120

7 Somatosensory System 128

8 Viscerosensory System 156

9 Brain Stem 167

10 Midbrain 178

11 Pons 189

12 Medulla Oblongata 201

13 Reticular Formation 237

14 Thalamus 246

15 Cerebrum 252

16 Motor System 257

17 Cerebellum 288

18 Vestibular System 307

19 Auditory System 329

20 Visual System 347

21 Hypothalamus 372

22 Autonomic Nervous System 383

Self-Evaluation Answers 410

Index 416

Veterinary students and residents, neuroscience students, and practicing veterinarians

Etsuro E. Uemura, DVM, MS, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.