NEURO BASIC: Brain and Spine Illustrated Compendium – Anatomical Notebook is a comprehensive, visually driven neuroanatomy reference for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals specializing in neurology and neurosurgery. It addresses the need for an accessible resource that bridges foundational anatomy and clinical application. The book fills the gap left by traditional texts that are either overly detailed or insufficiently practical, offering an integrated approach that emphasizes surgical relevance and visual clarity. Its content helps learners understand complex neuroanatomical relationships essential for diagnosis, surgical planning, and clinical decision-making, thereby enhancing their ability to interpret neuroimaging and perform neuroanatomical localization.
• Presents more than 100 neuroanatomical illustrations
• Integrates clinical settings with neuroanatomy
• Offers concise chapters for rapid learning
• Covers comprehensively the brain and spinal structures in a unified format
• Includes visual learning tools for retention and comprehension
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to the NEURO BASIC (Brain And Spine Illustrated Compendium) - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Cranium - p. 23 3. Chapter 3. Skull Base - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. The Frontal Lobe - p. 39 5. Chapter 5. Temporal Lobe - p. 51 6. Chapter 6. Parietal Lobe - p. 63 7. Chapter 7. Occipital Lobe - p. 71 8. Chapter 8. Insula - p. 79 9. Chapter 9. Limbic System - p. 87 10. Chapter 10. Ventricular System and CSF Flow - p. 95 11. Chapter 11. Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal Ganglia, and Pituitary Gland - p. 107 12. Chapter 12. White Matter - p. 115 13. Chapter 13. Brainstem - p. 123 14. Chapter 14. Cerebellum - p. 133 15. Chapter 15. Arteries - p. 139 16. Chapter 16. Venous System - p. 155 17. Chapter 17. Cervical Spine (and Cranio-Cervical Junction) - p. 161 18. Chapter 18. Brachial Plexus - p. 175 19. Chapter 19. Thoracic Spine - p. 181 20. Chapter 20. Lumbar Spine - p. 191 21. Chapter 21. Lumbosacral Plexus - p. 207 22. Chapter 22. Sacrum and Coccyx - p. 215 23. Chapter 23. Neurofunctional Topography - p. 223 24. Chapter 24. Dermatomes and Myotomes - p. 233 25. Chapter 25. Cranial Nerves - p. 243 26. Chapter 26. Peripheral Nerves - p. 259 27. Chapter 27. Neuroimaging Anatomy: An Introductory Guide to Head CT, MRI, and Angiography - p. 265 28. Chapter 28. How to Analyze a Head CT Scan - p. 279 29. Chapter 29. Neurosurgical Procedures - p. 283 30. Chapter 30. Anatomy Laboratory - p. 303 31. Index - p. 309
NEURO BASIC: Brain and Spine Illustrated Compendium – Anatomical Notebook is a comprehensive, visually driven neuroanatomy reference for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals specializing in neurology and neurosurgery. It addresses the need for an accessible resource that bridges foundational anatomy and clinical application. The book fills the gap left by traditional texts that are either overly detailed or insufficiently practical, offering an integrated approach that emphasizes surgical relevance and visual clarity. Its content helps learners understand complex neuroanatomical relationships essential for diagnosis, surgical planning, and clinical decision-making, thereby enhancing their ability to interpret neuroimaging and perform neuroanatomical localization.
• Presents more than 100 neuroanatomical illustrations
• Integrates clinical settings with neuroanatomy
• Offers concise chapters for rapid learning
• Covers comprehensively the brain and spinal structures in a unified format
• Includes visual learning tools for retention and comprehension
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to the NEURO BASIC (Brain And Spine Illustrated Compendium) - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Cranium - p. 23 3. Chapter 3. Skull Base - p. 33 4. Chapter 4. The Frontal Lobe - p. 39 5. Chapter 5. Temporal Lobe - p. 51 6. Chapter 6. Parietal Lobe - p. 63 7. Chapter 7. Occipital Lobe - p. 71 8. Chapter 8. Insula - p. 79 9. Chapter 9. Limbic System - p. 87 10. Chapter 10. Ventricular System and CSF Flow - p. 95 11. Chapter 11. Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal Ganglia, and Pituitary Gland - p. 107 12. Chapter 12. White Matter - p. 115 13. Chapter 13. Brainstem - p. 123 14. Chapter 14. Cerebellum - p. 133 15. Chapter 15. Arteries - p. 139 16. Chapter 16. Venous System - p. 155 17. Chapter 17. Cervical Spine (and Cranio-Cervical Junction) - p. 161 18. Chapter 18. Brachial Plexus - p. 175 19. Chapter 19. Thoracic Spine - p. 181 20. Chapter 20. Lumbar Spine - p. 191 21. Chapter 21. Lumbosacral Plexus - p. 207 22. Chapter 22. Sacrum and Coccyx - p. 215 23. Chapter 23. Neurofunctional Topography - p. 223 24. Chapter 24. Dermatomes and Myotomes - p. 233 25. Chapter 25. Cranial Nerves - p. 243 26. Chapter 26. Peripheral Nerves - p. 259 27. Chapter 27. Neuroimaging Anatomy: An Introductory Guide to Head CT, MRI, and Angiography - p. 265 28. Chapter 28. How to Analyze a Head CT Scan - p. 279 29. Chapter 29. Neurosurgical Procedures - p. 283 30. Chapter 30. Anatomy Laboratory - p. 303 31. Index - p. 309
