Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read, introduction to neuroanatomy that covers the structures and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The book also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. It 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.
With 22 chapters, including two that provide complete neurological examinations and diagnostic evaluations, this book is an ideal resource for health care professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.
- Written specifically for 'mid-level' providers in the field of neurology
- Provides an 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
Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 18 years, he was the Director of Epidemiology for the Brevard County Health Department. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College, but is now retired. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 20 years, has been an international author of 38 books.
Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read, introduction to neuroanatomy that covers the structures and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The book also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. It 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. With 22 chapters, including two that provide complete neurological examinations and diagnostic evaluations, this book is an ideal resource for health care professionals across a wide variety of disciplines. - Written specifically for "mid-level" providers in the field of neurology - Provides an 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
Autorentext
Dr. Moini was Assistant Professor at Tehran University for 9 years. He was Department Chair for Health and Science at Everest University for 15 years, and was a Professor at that college for a total of 24 years. For the past 6 years, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College, but is now retired. Dr. Moini has taught anatomy and physiology for 30 years. He is also an internationally-published author of 39 books over the past 20 years.
Inhalt
1. Histophysiology 2. Embryology 3. Gross Anatomy of the Brain 4. Meninges and Ventricles 5. Blood Supply of the CNS 6. Cerebral Cortex 7. Basal Nuclei 8. Diencephalon: Thalamus and Hypothalamus 9. Brainstem 10. Cranial Nerves 11. Trigeminal and Facial Nerves 12. Auditory System 13. Auditory System Lesions and Disorders 14. Visual System 15. Limbic, Olfactory, and Gustatory Systems 16. Cerebellum 17. Autonomic Nervous System 18. Neurotransmitters 19. Spinal Cord 20. Spinal Cord Lesions and Disorders 21. Complete Neurological Exam 22. Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures