Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy

Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read introduction to neuroanatomy covering the structures and functions of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. It also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. This book is the first review of clinical neuroanatomy that is written specifically for nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, and medical assistants who work in the field of neurology. It will also be an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students in neuroscience. There are 22 chapters in total, with the final two chapters discussing a complete neurological examination and diagnostic evaluations. All chapters are co-authored by an internationally known medical educator and a neurologist, to ensure the contents are easy to understand and grasp by this targeted audience. Written specifically for "mid-level" providers in the field of neurology Up to date review of clinical neuroanatomy based on the latest guidelines Provides a logical, step-by-step introduction to neuroanatomy Offers hundreds of full-color figures to illustrate important concepts Highlights key subjects in "Focus On" boxes Includes Section Reviews at critical points in the text of each chapter Features chapter objectives, summaries, and clinical considerations Identifies diagnoses and treatments of relevant disorders Summarizes key information in tables Offers real-world clinical cases, with critical thinking questions and answers