Booka compilation of paintings prepared by Frank H. Netter ; edited by Michael J. Aminoff, Scott L. Pomeroy, Kerry H. Levin ; additional Illustrations by Carlos A.G. Machado.
Summary: Offering a concise, highly visual approach to the basic science and clinical pathology of the nervous system, this updated volume in The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations (the CIBA "Green Books") contains unparalleled didactic illustrations reflecting the latest medical knowledge. Revised by Drs. Michael J. Aminoff, Scott L. Pomeroy, and Kerry H. Levin, Brain, Part 1 of the Nervous System, Volume 7, integrates core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and other basic sciences with common clinical correlates across health, medical, and surgical disciplines. Classic Netter art, updated and new illustrations, and modern imaging continue to bring medical concepts to life and make this timeless work an essential resource for students, clinicians, and educators.
Contents:
Normal and abnormal development
Cerebral cortex and neurocognitive disorders
Epilepsy
Psychiatry
Hypothalamus, pituitary, sleep, and thalamus
Disorders of consciousness (coma)
Basal ganglia and movement disorders
Cerebellum and ataxia
Cerebrovascular circulation and stroke
Multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system autoimmune disorders
Infections of the nervous system
Neuro-oncology
Headache
Head trauma.