Human Neuroanatomy

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Augustine, James R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017.
Colección:New York Academy of Sciences Ser.
Temas:
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • About the companion website
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to the Nervous System
  • 1.1 NEURONS
  • 1.1.1 Neuronal cell body (soma)
  • 1.1.2 Axon hillock
  • 1.1.3 Neuronal processes - axons and dendrites
  • 1.2 CLASSIFICATION OF NEURONS
  • 1.2.1 Neuronal classification by function
  • 1.2.2 Neuronal classification by number of processes
  • 1.3 THE SYNAPSE
  • 1.3.1 Components of a synapse
  • 1.3.2 Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators
  • 1.3.3 Neuronal plasticity
  • 1.3.4 The neuropil
  • 1.4 NEUROGLIAL CELLS
  • 1.4.1 Neuroglial cells differ from neurons
  • 1.4.2 Identification of neuroglia
  • 1.4.3 Neuroglial function
  • 1.4.4 Neuroglial cells and aging
  • 1.4.5 Neuroglial cells and brain tumors
  • 1.5 AXONAL TRANSPORT
  • 1.5.1 Functions of axonal transport
  • 1.5.2 Defective axonal transport
  • 1.6 DEGENERATION AND REGENERATION
  • 1.6.1 Axon or retrograde reaction
  • 1.6.2 Anterograde degeneration
  • 1.6.3 Retrograde degeneration
  • 1.6.4 Regeneration of peripheral nerves
  • 1.6.5 Regeneration and neurotrophic factors
  • 1.6.6 Regeneration in the central nervous system
  • 1.7 NEURAL TRANSPLANTATION
  • FURTHER READING
  • Chapter 2 Development of the Nervous System
  • 2.1 FIRST WEEK
  • 2.1.1 Fertilization
  • 2.1.2 From two cells to the free blastocyst
  • 2.2 SECOND WEEK
  • 2.2.1 Implantation and two distinct layers of cells
  • 2.2.2 Primitive streak and a third layer of cells
  • 2.3 THIRD WEEK
  • 2.3.1 Primitive node and notochordal process
  • 2.3.2 Neural plate, groove, folds, and neuromeres
  • 2.3.3 Three main divisions of the brain
  • 2.3.4 Mesencephalic flexure appears
  • 2.4 FOURTH WEEK
  • 2.4.1 Formation of the neural tube
  • 2.4.2 Rostral and caudal neuropores open
  • 2.4.3 Neural crest cells emerge
  • 2.4.4 Neural canal - the future ventricular system
  • 2.4.5 Neuropores close and neural tube forms
  • 2.4.6 Cervical flexure present
  • 2.5 FIFTH WEEK
  • 2.5.1 Simple tube, complex transformation
  • 2.5.2 Five subdivisions of the brain appear
  • 2.5.3 Brain vesicles versus brain regions
  • 2.6 VULNERABILITY OF THE DEVELOPING NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • 2.7 CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • 2.7.1 Spinal dysraphism
  • 2.7.2 Anencephaly
  • 2.7.3 Microcephaly
  • FURTHER READING
  • Chapter 3 The Spinal Cord
  • 3.1 EMBRYOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • 3.1.1 Layers of the developing spinal cord
  • 3.1.2 Formation of ventral gray columns and ventral roots
  • 3.1.3 Formation of dorsal gray columns
  • 3.1.4 Dorsal and ventral horns versus dorsal and ventral gray columns
  • 3.1.5 Development of neural crest cells
  • 3.1.6 Framework of the adult cord is present at birth
  • 3.2 GROSS ANATOMY
  • 3.2.1 Spinal cord weight and length
  • 3.2.2 Spinal segments, regions, and enlargements
  • 3.2.3 Spinal segments in each region are of unequal length
  • 3.2.4 Conus medullaris, filum terminale, and cauda equina
  • 3.2.5 Termination of the adult spinal cord

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