The Human Brain

This book seeks to present a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain.

Paul Glees (Author)

9780521017817, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 21 July 2005

216 pages, 218 b/w illus.
24.3 x 18.9 x 1.3 cm, 0.39 kg

'A hundred years of research into the embryology, morphology and microscopy of the vertebrate (and especially human) brain is summarised by a writer who has made distinguished contributions over nearly 50 of them … Lavishly illustrated with mainly line drawings; a finely produced monograph.' British Medical Journal

This book seeks to present, through a combination of morphological data and physiological and neurological studies, a comprehensive survey of our knowledge of the human brain. The major emphasis is upon structural organisation, based upon the evolution of this most complex of organs. However, functional aspects, including experimental research and clinical findings, have also been incorporated, broadening the interest for students of neurobiology and clinical medicine.

1. Introduction to brain research
2. Evolution of the nervous system
3. Fine structure of the nervous system
4. The nature and transmission of the nervous impulse
5. Glia, cerebal blood vessels and neurons
6. Cerebral blood and cerebrospinal fluid systems
7. The cerebral hemispheres
8. The spinal cord
9. The brainstem and cerebellum
10. The hypothalamus and the autonomic nervous system
11. Olfaction and taste
12. The auditory system
13. Vision and visual pathways
14. Touch, pain and proprioception
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Physiology [MFG], Anatomy [MFC]