Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience

The fourth edition of Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience is a visually stunning, clinically focused exploration of the structure and function of the nervous system. It presents information from three perspectives: neuroscience overview, regional neuroscience, and systemic neuroscience, and is accompanied by illustrations by Frank H. Netter, MD. The book covers cellular and molecular neuroscience, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem and cerebellum, brain, neural vasculature, meninges and cerebrospinal fluid, and developmental neuroscience. It also includes a new chapter on global neural functions and disorders and numerous new art plates covering current topics such as neural foundations of addiction, dementias, neuropsychiatric disorders, consciousness, coma, sleep regulation, postnatal and adult neurogenesis, endogenous opioid and cannabinoid systems, and more. An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Ideal for any student of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, or other medical or science disciplines involving the nervous system, Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience, 4th Edition, is a highly visual, clinically oriented exploration of structure and function—from neurons to motor and sensory systems to global neural function and dysfunction. This award-winning text approaches this complex topic from three perspectives: Neuroscience Overview, Regional Neuroscience, and Systemic Neuroscience. Illustrations by Frank H. Netter, MD, and others following in his tradition are framed by concise, expert text and accompanied by neuroimaging, photomicrographs, and summary diagrams. Combines Netter and Netter-like illustrations, and beautiful molecular and cellular illustrations, with succinct text and clinical points, delivering the essential information students need for both basic science and clinical programs. Presents organizational and summarized neurosciences information, enabling students to review complex concepts, functions, and systems in several contexts. Provides an overview of the basic features of cellular and molecular neuroscience; peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem, and cerebellum, and the brain; reviews the neural vasculature, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid, and developmental neuroscience. Highlights cross-sectional spinal cord and brain stem anatomy and side-by-side comparisons of Netter illustrations and MRIs of axial and coronal brain sections, including extensive clinical correlations. Focuses on foundational concepts as well as clinically relevant discussions. Expands basic neural connectivity and functional roles of limbic structures and behavior. Reviews Global Neural Functions and Disorders in a brand new chapter with more than a dozen new art plates. Includes many new art plates.

Neuroscience is a vast and complex field that encompasses the study of the nervous system, its structure, function, and disorders. Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive and visually stunning resource that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the nervous system from neurons to motor and sensory systems to global neural function and dysfunction.

The book is divided into three perspectives: Neuroscience Overview, Regional Neuroscience, and Systemic Neuroscience. Each perspective offers a different approach to understanding the nervous system and its various components.

The Neuroscience Overview provides an introduction to the field of neuroscience and its historical development. It covers the basic principles of neuroscience, including the structure and function of neurons, the brain, and the spinal cord. The chapter also discusses the different types of neurons, including sensory, motor, and interneurons, and their roles in transmitting information throughout the nervous system.

Regional Neuroscience focuses on the anatomy and physiology of specific regions of the nervous system, such as the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. The chapter provides detailed illustrations of the structures and functions of these regions, including the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and spinal cord. It also discusses the neural pathways that connect these regions and their roles in sensory perception, motor control, and emotion.

Systemic Neuroscience explores the interactions between different regions of the nervous system and their roles in global neural function and dysfunction. The chapter discusses the neural circuits that regulate bodily functions, such as respiration, digestion, and circulation, and the mechanisms that lead to neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

In addition to its three perspectives, Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience features numerous illustrations by Frank H. Netter, MD, and other renowned artists. These illustrations are framed by concise and expert text that provides students with a clear understanding of the concepts being discussed. The book also includes neuroimaging, photomicrographs, and summary diagrams that further enhance the learning experience and help students visualize the complex structures and functions of the nervous system.

One of the key strengths of Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience is its clinical orientation. The book combines clinical insights and anatomical knowledge to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the nervous system and its disorders. The chapter on Global Neural Functions and Disorders, for example, provides an overview of the basic features of cellular and molecular neuroscience, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem and cerebellum, and the brain. It also reviews the neural vasculature, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid, and developmental neuroscience.

The book also highlights cross-sectional spinal cord and brain stem anatomy and side-by-side comparisons of Netter illustrations and MRIs of axial and coronal brain sections, including extensive clinical correlations. This feature allows students to see the anatomical structures and their relationships with clinical symptoms and disorders, providing a deeper understanding of the nervous system and its functions.

Another notable feature of Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience is its focus on foundational concepts as well as clinically relevant discussions. The book provides students with a solid foundation in cellular and molecular neuroscience, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain stem and cerebellum, and the brain. It also discusses the neural pathways and their roles in sensory perception, motor control, and emotion.

In conclusion, Netter's Atlas of Neuroscience, 4th Edition, is a highly visual, clinically oriented exploration of structure and function—from neurons to motor and sensory systems to global neural function and dysfunction. The book provides students with a comprehensive overview of the nervous system and its various components, and its three perspectives, neuroimaging, photomicrographs, and summary diagrams, enhance the learning experience and help students visualize the complex structures and functions of the nervous system. The book's clinical orientation, focus on foundational concepts, and extensive clinical correlations make it an invaluable resource for students of neuroanatomy, neuroscience, or other medical or science disciplines involving the nervous system.

Weight: 1532g
Dimension: 217 x 280 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323756549
Edition number: 4 ed