Veterinary Neuroanatomy: A Clinical Approach is written by veterinary
neurologists for anyone with an interest in the functional, applied
anatomy and clinical dysfunction of the nervous system in animals,
especially when of veterinary significance. It offers a user-friendly
approach, providing the principal elements that students and clinicians
need to understand and interpret the results of the neurological
examination. Clinical cases are used to illustrate key concepts
throughout. The book begins with an overview of the anatomical
arrangement of the nervous system, basic embryological development,
microscopic anatomy and physiology. These introductory chapters are
followed by an innovative, hierarchical approach to understanding the
overall function of the nervous system. The applied anatomy of posture
and movement, including the vestibular system and cerebellum, is
comprehensively described and illustrated by examples of both function
and dysfunction. The cranial nerves and elimination systems as well as
behaviour, arousal and emotion are discussed. The final chapter
addresses how to perform and interpret the neurological examination.
Veterinary Neuroanatomy: A Clinical Approach has been prepared by
experienced educators with 35 years of combined teaching experience in
neuroanatomy. Throughout the book great care is taken to explain key
concepts in the most transparent and memorable way whilst minimising
jargon. Detailed information for those readers with specific interests
in clinical neuroanatomy is included in the text and appendix. As such,
it is suitable for veterinary students, practitioners and also readers
with a special interest in clinical neuroanatomy.
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Contains nearly 200 clear, conceptual and anatomically precise
drawings, photographs of clinical cases and gross anatomical specimens
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Keeps to simple language and focuses on the key concepts
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Unique 'NeuroMaps' outline the location of the functional systems
within the nervous system and provide simple, visual aids to
understanding and interpreting the results of the clinical
neurological examination
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The anatomical appendix provides 33 high-resolution gross images of
the intact and sliced dog brain and detailed histological images of
the sectioned sheep brainstem.
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An extensive glossary explains more than 200 neuroanatomical
structures and their function.
