Bridging the gap between the peripheral and central nervous systems, the second edition of Neuroanatomical Basis of Clinical Neurology enriches understanding of neurological conditions through a conceptual approach to neuronal circuitry. The book retains the basic outline of contents from the first edition, integrating structural organization with pertinent clinical disorders, while reflecting the substantial growth and ever-changing information in neuroscience

After an introduction to the developmental and cellular aspects of the nervous system, the book discusses in depth the morphology and internal organization of the central nervous system. It examines the somatic and autonomic components of the peripheral nervous system, emphasizing nerve entrapments and neuropathies. The author describes various dysfunctions by demonstrating the neuronal interconnectivity between higher and lower autonomic centers and the mediation of visceral reflexes.

The Second Edition incorporates and highlights common and relevant clinical conditions. Topics include:

• Various forms of cortical dysfunctions, such as seizures, disconnection syndrome, coma, and dementia
• The role of prefrontal cortex in behavior and attention, introducing the topic of autism
• Up-to-date information on the auditory, vestibular, gustatory, and limbic systems
• The neurochemistry of the limbic system, memory and associated disorders, and the structural and neuronal circuitry of the hippocampal gyrus
• Structural organization and associated pathways of the extrapyramidal system, demonstrating the neurochemical basis of movement disorders

This new edition skillfully integrates over a decade of discovery in neuroscience since the publication of the first edition, and introduces deepened insights into the neuronal synaptic connectivity and the mechanisms that underlie neurologic disorders. The book remains an essential source of information for medical and allied health students, practitioners of neurology, and students of neuroscience.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Developmental Aspects of the Nervous System
Chapter 2: Basic Elements of the Nervous System
Chapter 3: Spinal Cord
Chapter 4: Brainstem
Chapter 5: Reticular Formation
Chapter 6: Cerebellum
Chapter 7: Diencephalon
Chapter 8: Telencephalon
Chapter 9: Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Chapter 10: Spinal Nerves
Chapter 11: Cranial Nerves
Chapter 12: Neurotransmitters
Chapter 13: Visual System
Chapter 14: Auditory System
Chapter 15: Vestibular System
Chapter 16: Olfactory System
Chapter 17: Limbic System
Chapter 18: Gustatory System
Chapter 19: Cortical and Subcortical Sensory Systems
Chapter 20: Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Systems
Chapter 21: Extrapyramidal Motor System