Gross Topography of the Brain
Learning Objectives Describe the embryonic flexures that develop in the CNS. How do those structures affect the axes in the CNS? Identify the main sulci in the telencephalon. Describe the…
NEUROLOGY
Blood Supply of the Brain
Learning Objectives Describe the anterior circulation of the brain. Describe the posterior circulation of the brain. Identify the vessels contributing to the circle of Willis and its function. What are…
Neurohistology
Learning Objectives Describe the histological features of a neuron and relate the structure to its primary function. Describe the primary function of myelin, microglial cells, and ependymal cells. Explain the…
Neurophysiology
Learning Objectives Describe the molecular composition of a neuron membrane. Describe the process of neuron depolarization. Compare the two main types of neuron synapses. Explain how neurotransmitters assist in neuronal…
Development of the Nervous System
Learning Objectives Compare the marginal layer of the neural tube to the mantle layer. Describe the neural crest derivatives that may be associated with the somatic sensory nervous system; the…
Basic Neuroscience – Unit I Central Nervous System
Organization of the Nervous System Learning Objectives Describe the function of the nervous system. Describe the components of CNS and PNS. Describe the divisions and subdivisions of the PNS. Show…
18 Auditory Midbrain Implant
Thomas Lenarz, Amir Samii, Karl-Heinz Dyballa, and Hubert H. Lim Abstract The auditory midbrain implant (AMI) is a novel central auditory implant for hearing restoration in patients with neural deafness…
9 Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Implantation: Colletti Team Experience andSpecial Considerations
Vittorio Colletti, Marco Mandalà, Giacomo Colletti, and Liliana Colletti Abstract This chapter reviews our center’s experience with auditory brainstem implantation in children over a 14 year period. The performance in…
20 Future Developments: Conformable ABI Arrays and Light Stimulation ofAuditory Brainstem Using Optogenetics
Osama Tarabichi, Elliott D. Kozin, M. Christian Brown, and Daniel J. Lee Abstract The auditory brainstem implant (ABI) is a neuroprosthetic device that provides hearing sensation to patients who are…
13 Programming, Rehabilitation, and Outcome Assessment for Adults:II
Cordula Matthies, Anja Kurz, and Wafaa Shehata-Dieler Abstract Programming of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) in adult patients aims for providing as many auditory electrodes as possible at most comfortable levels…
