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Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance


Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance


At a Glance 5. Aufl.

von: Roger A. Barker, Francesca Cicchetti, Emma S. J. Robinson

28,99 €

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 01.08.2017
ISBN/EAN: 9781119168423
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 184

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<p><b>British Medical Association Book Award Winner - Student Textbook of the Year 2018<br /><br />Everything you need to know about Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience … <i>at a Glance</i>!</b></p> <p><i>Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance</i> is a highly illustrated, quick reference guide to the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the human nervous system. Each chapter features a summary of the anatomical structure and function of a specific component of the central nervous system, a section on applied neurobiology outlining how to approach a patient with neurological or psychiatric problems aligned to the chapter topic, standard diagnostic procedures for most common scenarios, as well as an overview of treatment and management options.</p> <p>This fully updated and expanded new edition includes: </p> <ul> <li>Dozens of full-page, colour illustrations and neurological scans</li> <li>Expanded coverage of techniques to study the nervous system</li> <li>More practical information on the neurological exam</li> <li>New content on neuropharmacology and drug therapies</li> <li>Bullet points and bold terms throughout assist with revision and review of the topic</li> </ul> <p><i>Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance</i> is the ideal companion for students embarking on a neuroanatomy or neuroscience course, and is an excellent reference tool for those in clinical training.<br /><br />An updated companion website with new clinical cases, multiple choice self-assessment questions, revision slides, and downloadable illustrations and flashcards is available at <a href="http://www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience">www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience</a></p> <p> </p>
<p>Introduction ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements x</p> <p>List of abbreviations xi</p> <p>Companion website xv</p> <p><b>Part 1</b> <b>Anatomical and functional organization 1</b></p> <p>1 Development of the nervous system 2</p> <p>2 Organization of the nervous system 4</p> <p>3 Autonomic nervous system 6</p> <p>4 Enteric nervous system 8</p> <p>5 Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid 10</p> <p>6 Blood supply to the central nervous system 12</p> <p>7 Cranial nerves 14</p> <p>8 Anatomy of the brainstem 16</p> <p>9 Organization of the spinal cord 18</p> <p>10 Organization of the cerebral cortex and thalamus 20</p> <p>11 Hypothalamus 22</p> <p><b>Part 2</b> <b>Cells and neurophysiology 25</b></p> <p>12 Cells of the nervous system I: neurones 26</p> <p>13 Cells of the nervous system II: neuroglial cells 28</p> <p>14 Ion channels 30</p> <p>15 Resting membrane and action potential 32</p> <p>16 Neuromuscular junction and synapses 34</p> <p>17 Nerve conduction and synaptic integration 36</p> <p>18 Neurotransmitters, receptors and their pathways 38</p> <p>19 Main CNS neurotransmitters and their function 40</p> <p>20 Skeletal muscle structure 42</p> <p>21 Skeletal muscle contraction 44</p> <p><b>Part 3</b> <b>Sensory systems 47</b></p> <p>22 Sensory systems: an overview 48</p> <p>23 Sensory transduction 50</p> <p>24 Visual system I: the eye and retina 52</p> <p>25 Visual system II: the visual pathways and subcortical visual areas 54</p> <p>26 Visual system III: visual cortical areas 56</p> <p>27 Auditory system I: the ear and cochlea 58</p> <p>28 Auditory system II: auditory pathways and language 60</p> <p>29 Vestibular system 62</p> <p>30 Olfaction and taste 64</p> <p>31 Somatosensory system 66</p> <p>32 Pain systems I: nociceptors and nociceptive pathways 68</p> <p>33 Pain systems II: pharmacology and management 70</p> <p>34 Association cortices: the posterior parietal and prefrontal cortex 72</p> <p><b>Part 4 Motor systems 75</b></p> <p>35 Organization of the motor system 76</p> <p>36 Muscle spindle and lower motor neurone 78</p> <p>37 Spinal cord motor organization and locomotion 80</p> <p>38 Cortical motor areas 82</p> <p>39 Primary motor cortex 84</p> <p>40 Basal ganglia: anatomy and physiology 86</p> <p>41 Basal ganglia: diseases and their treatments 88</p> <p>42 Cerebellum 91</p> <p><b>Part 5 Cognition and neural plasticity 95</b></p> <p>43 Reticular formation and sleep 96</p> <p>44 Limbic system and long-term potentiation 98</p> <p>45 Memory 100</p> <p>46 Emotion, motivation and drug addiction 102</p> <p>47 Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors I: the peripheral nervous system 104</p> <p>48 Neural plasticity and neurotrophic factors II: the central nervous system 106</p> <p>49 Techniques for studying the nervous system 108</p> <p><b>Part 6 Applied neurobiology: the principles of neurology and psychiatry 111</b></p> <p>50 Approach to the patient with neurological problems 112</p> <p>51 Examination of the nervous system 114</p> <p>52 Investigation of the nervous system 116</p> <p>53 Imaging of the central nervous system 118</p> <p>54 Clinical disorders of the sensory systems 120</p> <p>55 Clinical disorders of the motor systems 122</p> <p>56 Eye movements 124</p> <p>57 Neurochemical disorders I: affective disorders 126</p> <p>58 Neurochemical disorders II: schizophrenia 128</p> <p>59 Neurochemical disorders III: anxiety 130</p> <p>60 Neurodegenerative disorders 132</p> <p>61 Neurophysiological disorders: epilepsy 134</p> <p>62 Neuroimmunological disorders 136</p> <p>63 Neurogenetic disorders 138</p> <p>64 Cerebrovascular disease 140</p> <p>65 Neuroradiological anatomy 142</p> <p><b>Part 7 History of neuroscientific discoveries 145</b></p> <p>66 Historical neuroscience discoveries 146</p> <p><b>Part 8 Self-assessment case studies 149</b></p> <p>Case studies and questions 150</p> <p>Answers 156</p> <p>Index 161</p>
<p><b>Roger A. Barker </b><b>BA, MBBS, MRCP, PhD</b>, <b>FMedSci</b>, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair and Department of Neurology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.</p> <p><b>Francesca Cicchetti </b><b>PhD</b>, Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec (CHUQ), Université Laval, Québec, Canada.</p> <p><b>Emma S.J. Robinson PhD, FBPhS, </b>School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.</p>
<p>The market-leading <i>at a Glance </i>series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners, for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations.</p> <p>Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text.</p> <p>Covering a wide range of topics, books in the <i>at a Glanc</i>e series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond.</p> <p>Everything you need to know about Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience… <i>at a Glance!</i></p> <p><i>Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance </i>is a highly illustrated, quick reference guide to the anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of the human nervous system. Each chapter features a summary of the anatomical structure and function of a specific component of the central nervous system, a section on applied neurobiology outlining how to approach a patient with neurological or psychiatric problems aligned to the chapter topic, standard diagnostic procedures for most common scenarios, as well as an overview of treatment and management options.</p> <p>This fully updated and expanded new edition includes:</p> <p>• Dozens of full-page, colour illustrations and neurological scans<br />• Expanded coverage of techniques to study the nervous system<br />• More practical information on the neurological exam<br />• New content on neuropharmacology and drug therapies<br />• Bullet points and bold terms throughout to assist with revision and review of the topic</p> <p><i>Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience at a Glance </i>is the ideal companion for students embarking on a neuroanatomy or neuroscience course, and is an excellent reference tool for those in clinical training.</p> <p>An updated companion website with new clinical cases, multiple choice self-assessment questions, revision slides, and downloadable illustrations and flashcards is available at <a href="http://www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience">www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience</a></p> <p>For more information on the complete range of Wiley medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: <a href="http://www.wileymedicaleducation.com/">www.wileymedicaleducation.com</a></p> <p>To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at <a href="http://www.wiley.com/email">www.wiley.com/email</a></p>

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