Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy

456 Pages·2010·16.73 MB·English

by  Vishram Singh

Textbook of clinical neuroanatomy
SECOND EDITION
Vishram Singh, MS
Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Professor-in-charge, Medical Education Unit, Additional
Senior Superintendent of Examination, Santosh Medical College, Santosh University, Ghaziabad,
NCR, Delhi
Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Development of the nervous system
Formation of Neural Tube (FIG. 1.1)
Formation of Neural Crest Cells
Formation of Ectodermal Placodes
Development of Spinal Cord
Development of Brain
Hindbrain (Rhombencephalon)
Midbrain (Mesencephalon)
Forebrain (Prosencephalon)
Chapter 2: Organization and functions of the nervous system
Divisions of Nervous System
Cellular Organization of the Nervous System
Synaptic Transmission
Chapter 3: Peripheral nerves and ganglia
Nerve Fibres
Classification of Peripheral Nerve Fibres
Peripheral Nerves
Ganglia (Swelling or Knot)
Chapter 4: Receptors and effectors
Receptors
Effector Nerve Endings
Chapter 5: Dermatomes and muscular activity
Segmental Innervation of Skin
Segmental Innervation of Muscles
Muscle Tone
Movement and Posture
Posture (= physical disposition of the body)
Chapter 6: Central nervous system: an overview
Brain
Superficial Attachments of the Cranial Nerves
Spinal Cord
Ventricular System and CSF in CNS
Meninges and CSF
Chapter 7: Spinal cord
Positional Changes Of The Cord
Spinal Meninges
External Features of the Spinal Cord
Internal Structure of the Spinal Cord
Tracts of the Spinal Cord (Fig. 7.15)
Intrinsic Spinal Mechanisms
Blood Supply of The Spinal Cord Arterial Supply
Chapter 8: Brainstem
Medulla Oblongata
Pons
Midbrain
Chapter 9: Nuclei
Morphological Classification of Cranial Nerves
Functional Columns and Nuclei of Cranial Nerves
Nuclei, Functional Components and Distribution of Individual Cranial Nerves
Cortical Control of Cranial Nerves
Reflexes Mediated by Cranial Nerves
Chapter 10: Cerebellum and fourth ventricle
Cerebellum
Intrinsic Neuronal Circuitry in The Cerebellum
Fourth Ventricle
Chapter 11: Diencephalon and third ventricle
Diencephalon
Third Ventricle
Chapter 12: Cerebrum
External Features of the Cerebral Hemisphere
Types of Cerebral Cortex
Structure of Cerebral Cortex
Further Consideration of Motor and Sensory Areas
Cerebral Hemispheric Dominance
Chapter 13: Basal nuclei (Basal Ganglia)
Corpus Striatum
Claustrum
Amygdaloid Body
Substantia Nigra
Subthalamus (Subthalamic Nucleus)
Functions of Basal Nuclei
Chapter 14: White matter of the cerebrum and lateral ventricles 14
White Matter Of The Cerebrum
Lateral Ventricles
Chapter 15: Blood supply of the brain
Arteries of The Brain
Venous Drainage of The Brain
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
Blood-Csf Barrier
Chapter 16: Meninges and cerebrospinal fluid
Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Chapter 17: Somatic motor and sensory pathways
Somatic Motor Pathways
General Somatic Sensory Pathways
Chapter 18: Special senses and their neural pathways
Olfactory System
Visual System
Auditory System
Steps Involved In Hearing
Vestibular System
Taste
Chapter 19: Reticular formation and limbic system
Reticular Formation
Limbic System
Chapter 20: Autonomic nervous system
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic plexuses
Autonomic ganglia
Neurotransmitters involved in autonomic nerve impulse transmission
Afferent nerve fibres of autonomic nervous system (visceral afferents)
Higher control of the autonomic nervous system
Enteric nervous system
Important autonomic innervations
Index
Copyright
Textbook of Clinical Neuroanatomy, 2/e
Vishram Singh
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Dedication
Dedicated to My Parents