CHAPTER 6The Vertebral Column and Other Structures Surrounding the Spinal Cord The spinal cord is an essential highway that carries information between the brain and much of the body. But…
CHAPTER 16The Auditory System The auditory system is built to allow us to hear. It is remarkable for its sensitivity. It is especially important in humans because it provides the…
CHAPTER 14Somatosensory Systems Input from the somatosensory systems informs the organism about events impinging on it. Sensation can be divided into four types: superficial, deep, visceral, and special. Superficial sensation…
CHAPTER 9Diencephalon The diencephalon includes the thalamus and its geniculate bodies, the hypothalamus, the subthalamus, and the epithalamus (Fig 9–1). The third ventricle lies between the halves of the diencephalon….
SECTION V FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS CHAPTER 13Control of Movement CONTROL OF MOVEMENT Evolution of Movement Movement (motion) is a fundamental and essential property of animal life. In simple, unicellular animals, motion…
CHAPTER 21Higher Cortical Functions The human cerebral cortex represents, in some ways, the pinnacle of evolution. In addition to containing networks of neurons related to the initiation of movement and…
CHAPTER 18The Reticular Formation ANATOMY The reticular formation plays a central role in the regulation of the state of consciousness and arousal. It consists of a complex network of interconnected…
CHAPTER 17The Vestibular System The vestibular system participates in the maintenance of stance and body posture; coordination of body, head, and eye movements; and visual fixation. It includes the peripheral…
SECTION I BASIC PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1Fundamentals of the Nervous System More than any other organ, the nervous system makes human beings special. The human central nervous system (CNS), smaller and…
CHAPTER 23Electrodiagnostic Tests In addition to using a patient’s history, physical examination, and imaging results, the clinician can obtain information about the functional status of various parts of the nervous…
