Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Students

As part of the international best-selling series of textbooks, Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy, 2nd Edition is an indispensable resource for medical and health science students. This accessible and visually stimulating guide provides a perfect balance between regional and functional content, making it an ideal companion for those taking a course on neuroanatomy or reviewing for major licensing or competency examinations.

Key Features of Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy, 2nd Edition

• Discusses the anatomy of the nervous system from a clinical perspective, using easy-to-understand language and state-of-the-art illustrations.
• Includes case studies, study questions, and boxes of interest to highlight clinically relevant neuroanatomy.
• Covers topics important to clinical medicine, often neglected in other neuroanatomy texts, such as trauma, infection, and congenital considerations.
• Features revised figures and illustrations to reflect more cultural diversity.
• Introduces two new chapters on the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
• Provides information on how to evaluate imaging studies used in clinical neuroanatomy.

Coverage of Essential Topics

This comprehensive textbook covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Neuroanatomy of the central nervous system, covering the nervous system, blood vessels, meninges, and ventricles, neurodevelopment, the spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum, and cortex.
• Sensory, motor, and integration systems, including the visual system, auditory and vestibular system, olfaction and taste, central motor control, the limbic system, and cortical integration.

With its focus on the clinical perspective, Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy, 2nd Edition is an invaluable resource for medical students, health science students, and professionals seeking to improve their understanding of neuroanatomy.

Whether you’re taking a course on neuroanatomy or preparing for major licensing or competency examinations, such as the United States Medical Licensure Exams (USMLE), this textbook provides the perfect blend of theoretical and practical knowledge.