A Textbook of Neuroanatomy

By Leslie P. Gartner and Maria A. Patestas

Easily master the anatomy and basic physiology of the nervous system in this concise, student-friendly update of this distinguished textbook A Textbook of Neuroanatomy has long served as the essential student introduction to the anatomy and systems of the brain. Covering brain organization, neural connections, and neural pathways in an accessible style, it contains the fundamental neurophysiology of every major brain area. Now fully updated to reflect the latest research and clinical data, it's an essential resource for students in the life sciences with an interest in neuroscience. Readers of the third edition of A Textbook of Neuroanatomy will also find: New photomicrographic presentations of key anatomical structures New clinically-relevant topics in each chapter, including board-style questions Supplemental website incorporating figures, quizzes, bioinformatics worksheets, case studies, and more A Textbook of Neuroanatomy is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in neuroscience, neurology, and general clinical behavioral neuroscience and neuroanatomy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1394237065
• ISBN13: 9781394237067
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.7" x 1.2" x 8.5"

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VERY VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Are you studying at the graduate and undergraduate level in the area of human neuroanatomy? If you are, this book is for you! Authors Leslie P. Gartner, Maria Patestas and M. A. Petestas, have written an outstanding book that is accessible and clear-- one that students would not have to wade through in order to discern key information of human neuroanatomy. Gartner, Patestas and Petestas, begin with an introduction to the nervous system. Then, they include a description of early embryology, the development of the pharyngeal arches, formation of the face, and some of the molecular events that appear to govern this entire process. The authors continue by presenting the morphology and physiology of electrical and chemical synapses. In addition, they also discuss the most common and significant of the neurotransmitter substances. The authors also discuss the brain's basic morphology and architecture. Then, the authors cover the vascular supply of the spinal cord. Finally, they describe the sensory receptors and the ascending sensory pathways from the body. This most excellent book is designed to help students easily master the anatomy and basic physiology of the nervous system. More importantly, this book emphasizes the clinical relevance of the material through clinical cases, questions, and follow-up discussions in each chapter, thus motivating students to learn the information.