Nolte's The Human Brain (an Introduction To Its Functional Anatomy)

By (author) Todd W. Vanderah; By (author) Gould Douglas J.
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Neuroscience**Acquiring a solid understanding of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem is a challenging task-one that’s made easier and more enjoyable with Nolte's The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 9th Edition. This highly regarded textbook demystifies the complexities of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience, using a clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues to provide the ideal depth of well-rounded coverage. Uses a succinct, easy-to-understand writing style and plentiful diagrams to help you understand a difficult and often intimidating subjectFeatures highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledgeIncludes more Clinical Focus Boxes throughout, including neuropathology and neuropharmacologyProvides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology, and superb illustrations that support and explain the textFeatures a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complemented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughoutHelps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with multiple choice questions that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your examsAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudEvolve Instructor site with an image and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com Uses a succinct, easy-to-understand writing style and plentiful diagrams to help you understand a difficult and often intimidating subject Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge Includes more Clinical Focus Boxes throughout, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complemented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with multiple choice questions that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud Evolve Instructor site with an image and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com
Table of contents:
1. Introduction to the Nervous System 2. Development of the Nervous System 3. Gross Anatomy and General Organization of the Central Nervous System 4. Meningeal Coverings of the Brain and Spinal Cord 5. Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid 6. Blood Supply of the Brain 7. Electrical Signaling by Neurons 8. Synaptic Transmission Between Neurons 9. Sensory Receptors and the Peripheral Nervous System 10. Spinal Cord 11. Organization of the Brainstem 12. Cranial Nerves and Their Nuclei 13. The Chemical Senses of Taste and Smell 14. Hearing and Balance: The Eighth Cranial Nerve 15. Atlas of the Human Brainstem 16. The Thalamus and Internal Capsule: Getting to and From the Cerebral Cortex 17. The Visual System 18. Overview of Motor Systems 19. Basal Nuclei 20. Cerebellum 21. Eye Movements 22. Cerebral Cortex 23. Dr