Main description:

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs

For over 45 years, the three-volume Color Atlas of Human Anatomy has provided readers with a compact review of the human body and its structures. It is ideal for studying, preparing for exams, and as a reference.

The new, 8th edition of Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs builds on a robust foundation of scientific knowledge, summarizing in its compactness the structure and functions of the nervous system and sensory organs.

Key highlights:

Updated to include the latest findings in neuroanatomy
Proven concept of concise texts paired with 190 color plates of outstanding anatomical illustrations
The structure and topography of the various components of the nervous system and their complex, functional interactions are explained
Important neuroanatomical research techniques and the use of imaging methods (CT, MRI, PET, and SPECT) are discussed

Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs is accompanied by Volume 1: Locomotor System (ISBN 978-3-13-242443-3) and Volume 2: Internal Organs (ISBN 978-3-13-242448-7).

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Basic Elements of the Nervous System

3. Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

4. Brain Stem and Cranial Nerves

5. Cerebellum

6. Diencephalon

7. Telencephalon

8. Cerebrovascular and Ventricular Systems

9. Autonomic Nervous System

10. Functional Systems

11. The Eye

12. The Ear