Basic Clinical Neuroscience

Succeed in your course and on the boards with Basic Clinical Neuroscience, 3e. This clinically oriented, student-friendly book provides the anatomic and pathophysiologic basis for understanding neurologic abnormalities through concise descriptions of functional systems. Student users have consistently praised the book for its exceptionally clear explanations of concepts.

Updated throughout to reflect recent advances in the field, the book emphasizes the localization of specific medically important anatomic structures and clinically important pathways, using anatomy-enhancing, full color 3-D illustrations, as well as schematic illustrations of lesions, pathways, and tracts.
Chapter-opening cases apply chapter concepts to clinical practice.
Clinical Connection boxes inserted near relevant anatomical structure or pathway discussions prepare you for the boards and clinical practice.
A complete chapter that focuses on locating lesions helps you hone your knowledge and skills.
Chapter-ending review questions allow you to assess your understanding as you move through the book.
Unique, hand-drawn, full color artwork clarifies key structures.
An end-of-the-book glossary of key terms is ideal for self-testing and review.
An Atlas of Myelin-Stained Sections helps you identify lesions and anatomical structures.
An online Question Bank makes it easy to prepare for course and board exams.