Clarifies and expands discussions from first edition
Includes two new chapters, additional information on the entire diencephalon, as well as 14 new illustrations
Provides clear description of structural and functional organization of the complete nervous system
Presents detailed descriptions of the structures and functions of the vestibular system, speech perception,
language, and speech production
Table of Contents
SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALS.
Introduction And Historical Perspective.
Nerve Cells And Muscles.
Gross Anatomy And Blood Supply Of The Brain.
Internal Organization Of The Spinal Cord And Hindbrain.
Internal Organization Of The Forebrain.
Sensory Systems.
SECTION II: BALANCE AND HEARING.
Vestibular System.
Peripheral Auditory System.
Central Auditory System.
SECTION III: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE.
Cortical Organization And Speech Perception.
The Organization Of Language.
Speech Production.
