Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Shirley A. Bayer and Joseph Altman, this tenth installment of the 15-volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development is a groundbreaking reimagination of the classic 5-volume series. This edition presents meticulous serial sections of specimens ranging from 190 mm to 210 mm in length, accompanied by detailed annotations that provide unparalleled insight into the complexities of human CNS development.

Key Features and Highlights

• A comprehensive introduction that summarizes the pivotal milestones of human CNS development around the fifth month of gestation
• Detailed labeling of structures in the developing brain, updated with modern terminology and highlighting unique developmental features such as germinal matrices of specific neuronal populations and migratory streams of young neurons
• A valuable reference work that will appeal to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists, and clinical practitioners for decades to come

The Atlas is accompanied by a separate glossary that provides definitions for all terms used in this and other volumes, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Product Details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Edition: 1st edition (published on October 10, 2023)
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 129
• ISBN-10: 1032219394
• ISBN-13: 978-1032219394

This atlas is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human brain development, offering a unique blend of classical anatomical knowledge and modern insights into the complex processes that shape the human central nervous system.