Description
FITZGERALD'S CLINICAL NEUROANATOMY AND NEUROSCIENCE
Book Summary
This work is a didactic and highly illustrated guide for understanding human neuroanatomy from a clinical perspective. Designed for medical students, it integrates the study of motor, sensory, and cognitive systems with their practical application in neuroscience. Its structure, organized by anatomical area, and its focus on clinical correlation facilitate the learning of a complex subject, offering a solid foundation for future medical practice.
What is it about?
The book offers a structured journey through the anatomy of the nervous system, combining morphological description with neurological function. Each chapter focuses on a specific anatomical area and analyzes the motor, sensory, and cognitive systems together, integrating clinical neuroanatomy with the foundations of neuroscience. The work includes clinical correlation boxes that link theory to real-life situations and, as a new feature, incorporates "basic science" sections to reinforce prior knowledge. The chapters maintain a consistent structure that facilitates study, starting with a learning guide and concluding with summaries of essential information.
Main Topics
- Anatomical organization of the central and peripheral nervous system.
- Integrated analysis of motor, sensory, and cognitive systems.
- Clinical correlation of neuroanatomical structures with neurological pathologies.
- Application of basic neuroscience to clinical practice.
- Anatomical bases for interpreting magnetic resonance imaging.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at medical students taking neuroanatomy and neuroscience courses. It is also a useful reference tool for residents in neurology, neurosurgery, and other related specialties who need to strengthen their anatomical knowledge with a practical clinical focus.
What this book provides
- Progressive and logical learning of neuroanatomy, facilitated by a reorganized chapter structure.
- Understanding of the clinical relevance of anatomy through correlation boxes and practical cases.
- Reinforcement of essential basic concepts through new "basic science" sections.
- Access to supplementary online material in English, including self-assessment questions, tutorials, and practical cases.
- A visual and didactic approach that simplifies the study of a complex subject.
Technical Specifications
- Author: MTUI, ESTOMIH; GRUENER, GREGORY; DOCKERY,
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2022
- Number of pages: 432
- Weight: 1210 g
Editorial Assessment
This new edition of a classic in neuroanatomy education stands out for its integrative approach and pedagogical clarity. The reorganization of the chapters and the inclusion of new didactic resources, such as the basic science boxes, respond to the current needs of medical students who seek to connect anatomical theory with clinical practice from the beginning. It is a reference text that facilitates the understanding of neuroscience in an accessible and visual way, making it a fundamental study tool for those starting in this discipline.