Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases is widely acclaimed for bringing a pioneering interactive approach to the teaching of neuroanatomy. The book uses over 100 actual clinical cases and high-quality radiologic images to bring the subject to life. The third edition is fully updated with the latest advances in the field, and includes several exciting new cases. This approach allows students to appreciate the clinical relevance of structural details as they are being learned, and to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, so the practical knowledge of neuroanatomy is not soon forgotten.

This book has a different point of view: instead of making the mastery of anatomical details the main goal and then searching for applications of this knowledge, actual clinical cases are used as both a teaching instrument and a motivating force to encourage students to delve into further study of normal anatomy and function. Through this approach, structural details take on immediate relevance as they are being learned. In addition, each clinical case is an ideal way to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, since a single lesion may affect several different neural structures and pathways.

Review

“Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases continues to be an amazing book. It stands the test of time. I have learned from it as a medical student, neuroscience student, Neurology resident, and now as faculty. Thinking clinically about neuroanatomy helps crystallize challenging subject matter and provides a firm foundation for the clinicians of today and tomorrow.”–Kumar Narayanan, MD, PhD, University of Iowa “This book is a must-have for every student and clinician. The case-based learning is not only applicable to every learner at every stage, but also very enjoyable! This book sets the bar for the field!”–David M. Greer, MD, Boston University School of Medicine

Contents

۱ Introduction to Clinical Case Presentations
۲ Neuroanatomy Overview and Basic Definitions
۳ The Neurologic Exam as a Lesson in Neuroanatomy
۴ Introduction to Clinical Neuroradiology
۵ Brain and Environs: Cranium, Ventricles, and Meninges
۶ Corticospinal Tract and Other Motor Pathways
۷ Somatosensory Pathways
۸ Spinal Nerve Roots
۹ Major Plexuses and Peripheral Nerves
۱۰ Cerebral Hemispheres and Vascular Supply
۱۱ Visual System
۱۲ Brainstem I: Surface Anatomy and Cranial Nerves
۱۳ Brainstem II: Eye Movements and Pupillary Control
۱۴ Brainstem III: Internal Structures and Vascular Supply
۱۵ Cerebellum
۱۶ Basal Ganglia
۱۷ Pituitary and Hypothalamus
۱۸ Limbic System: Homeostasis, Olfaction, Memory, and Emotion
۱۹ Higher-Order Cerebral Function
Epilogue: A Simple Working Model of the Mind