Unlock the Secrets of Human Central Nervous System Development with This Comprehensive Atlas

Authored by esteemed experts Shirley A. Bayer and Joseph Altman, this Sixth Volume in the 15-part Atlas series revolutionizes the classic 5-volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. This latest installment presents a meticulous collection of serial sections from specimens between 40 mm and 42 mm, complemented by detailed annotations and 3D reconstructions.

A Unique Insight into Human CNS Development

The volume begins with a comprehensive introduction that summarizes human CNS development using high-resolution photographs of methacrylate-embedded rat embryos at a similar stage of development as the human specimens. This innovative approach provides a deeper understanding of the intricate processes involved in CNS development.

The accompanying Glossary serves as a valuable resource, offering definitions for all the terms used in this volume and throughout the entire Atlas series.

Key Features of This Atlas

• Classic anatomical atlas: Detailed labeling of structures in the developing brain, featuring updated terminology and the identification of unique developmental features, such as germinal matrices of specific neuronal populations and migratory streams of young neurons.
• Appeals to a broad audience: Neuroanatomists, developmental biologists, and clinical practitioners will find this atlas an indispensable resource.
• Timeless reference work: This comprehensive atlas on brain development will remain a valuable asset for decades to come.

Product Details

Published by CRC Press, the 1st edition of this volume was released on February 23, 2023. This English language hardcover edition spans 171 pages, with ISBN-10: 1032183349 and ISBN-13: 978-1032183343.