The Human Brain in Photographs and Diagrams - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

The 3rd Edition of this popular atlas offers you a systematic approach to the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and the brainstem. With an emphasis on major structures and concepts, and a careful selection of photographed sections, explanatory diagrams, and brief text, you'll find the guidance you need to better understand this complex subject. Unlabelled photographs juxtaposed with faded-out versions of the same photographs with important structures outlined and labelled allows you to view a section as you would in real life.Shows unlabelled and labelled photographs and diagrams of brain sections on the same page Incorporates diagrams of the functional systems of the CNS with actual brain and spinal cord sections Includes a glossary of over 260 terms mentioned in the book that elucidates every part of the atlasFeatures enlarged section photographs that provide increased clarity of structures and detail for easier viewing. Includes color in previously black and white photographs in the opening "guided tour" summaries allowing you to follow and interpret what you see more clearly. Presents new material on meninges · ventricles · and blood supply to increase your knowledge of brain function and activity. Combines substantially expanded clinical coverage with angiograms for a better understanding of the anatomy. Provides an illustrated glossary containing 152 color images. Offers a bonus CD-ROM of all the images from the book―with and without labels― downloadable to PowerPoint™.