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Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases brings a pioneering interactive approach to the teaching of neuroanatomy, using over 100 actual Clinical Cases and high-quality radiologic images to bring the subject to life. This approach allows students to appreciate the clinical relevance of structural details as they are being learned, and to integrate knowledge of disparate functional systems, since a single lesion may affect several different neural structures and pathways. Most of the book comprises chapters that explain the major neuroanatomical systems. Each chapter first presents background material including an overview of relevant neuroanatomical structures and pathways, and a brief discussion of related clinical disorders. The second half of each chapter is devoted to clinical cases. The cases begin with a narrative of how the patient developed symptoms, and what deficits were found upon neurological examination. Boldface type highlights important symptoms and signs. A series of questions challenges the reader to deduce the neuroanatomical location of the patient's lesion, and the diagnosis. Discussion and answers follow, and an epilogue reveals the actual outcome. One of the book's most innovative features is the inclusion of CT and MRI scans that depict each patient's lesion. These radiographs help the reader develop skills in interpreting the same kinds of diagnostic images employed in clinical practice. The book is intended primarily for first- or second-year medical students enrolled in a basic neuroanatomy, neurobiology or neuroscience course. It is also a valuable resource for advanced medical students and residents, as well as students of other health professions, notably physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, dentistry, speech therapy, and neuropsychology.
951 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2002
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June 29, 2012
First book of neuroanatomy I tried to read and finish. Great diagrams and illustration. Tables to summarize information. Easy language and description.
Most important is the clinical cases at the end of each chapter to apply and test your knowledge.
Great book, but not the most comprehensive for neurologist. A lot of more details and illustration could be found in another books.
Great book to start your knowledge about neuroanatomy.
Most important is the clinical cases at the end of each chapter to apply and test your knowledge.
Great book, but not the most comprehensive for neurologist. A lot of more details and illustration could be found in another books.
Great book to start your knowledge about neuroanatomy.
February 15, 2021
This book is fascinating. And terrifying. And addictive. I had to read this in very small doses. Because you don't really want to realize all the things that can go wrong with your "big neuron spongy thing." Why is the inside of my coconut soft? What does it mean if I see flashing images of monkeys when I listen to Bjork? Why is only one of my nostrils smelling food? It's like watching true crime television. You have to figure out what part of your brain is the culprit in each descriptive case of horrifying pathology. What really bothered me is you don't really hear the ultimate outcome of many of the cases. So you're left wondering, "Did this poor guy or gal make it?" You never know. You hear some of the treatment adopted or the attempted "resolution." But not the whole story. More void from the void. Surprisingly well-written, eminently lucid. If you're a medical student reading this review, a future brain surgeon, my apologies. This obviously is not a review tailored to your needs in assessing this textbook. But I think this book should have an appeal beyond its academic uses. It's so strange to learn the details about the cells which most make you you.
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September 26, 2021VERY WELL ORGANIZED BOOK AND DESIGNED FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND DOCTORS.
IT IS VERY HELPFUL FOR NEUROLOGISTS AND NEUROSURGEONS.
IT IS VERY HELPFUL FOR NEUROLOGISTS AND NEUROSURGEONS.
December 12, 2019
In the name of God
Good book but I think it don't do what aimed
It's a book that want to learn neuroanatomy by clinical presentation but can't do this work in my opinion
The detail about neuroanatomy not enough
Cases are good but have very little details
Show physical exam that are very good but without detail of one that we see on physical exam book
It seems that book is stay between basic science and clinical but can't complete each one of them
Any way I read about half of book but I didn't continue to read of it because it can't give what I want from it like Case Files Series.
Thanks for reading my review
Good book but I think it don't do what aimed
It's a book that want to learn neuroanatomy by clinical presentation but can't do this work in my opinion
The detail about neuroanatomy not enough
Cases are good but have very little details
Show physical exam that are very good but without detail of one that we see on physical exam book
It seems that book is stay between basic science and clinical but can't complete each one of them
Any way I read about half of book but I didn't continue to read of it because it can't give what I want from it like Case Files Series.
Thanks for reading my review
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December 12, 2007meant to start this already to get a leg up on next semester, but I am entralled in other subject matter atm.
December 6, 2011
Trying to read at least 1 chapter/week to prepare for my NCS exam next February.
December 25, 2012
A very comprehensive and clinically relevant approach to neuroanatomy and the neurological examination.
April 23, 2013
I read the entire thing and loved it. A great way to understand neurobiology and neuroanatomy.
June 10, 2015
Blumenfeld makes neuroanatomy easier to understand. The descriptions, case studies, and colorful pictures and tables makes this book a must-study for any budding neuropsychologist or neurologist.
July 6, 2016
An easy must-read for first year residents in neurology. Covers the basics of anatomy and localization.
January 6, 2017
First medical textbook I like to read it over m over. Great cases with amazing radio imaging diagram.
July 19, 2020
Well, it's an amazing and fundamental book for sure, but it's also quite balanced between deep scientific facts and practical things. Definitely, I recommend it to any neurologist and/or psychiatrists.
October 12, 2020
I am a first year resident in neurology. This book is amazing reference for neuroanatomy. I Absolutely recommended it!
January 7, 2022
There is no index, so finding a specific case is an annoying challenge.
March 13, 2024
Didn't read this straight through, but it is an awesome supplement to lectures.
January 17, 2022
I had to read this book for my Uni Master Clinical Neuropsychology for the course Medical Neuroscience and Neuroanatomy. It was a very clear setup and everything was very well explained. All the pictures and graphs used were very helpful to study and understand everything.
July 16, 2008
Love! love! pretty colors and videos on the free accompanying website: neuroexam.com
the case approach is so helpful for learning the complicated stuff. It's also uplifting that all the cases get cured. Clearly, there is no death in neuro. Thanks, Blumie.
the case approach is so helpful for learning the complicated stuff. It's also uplifting that all the cases get cured. Clearly, there is no death in neuro. Thanks, Blumie.
December 21, 2012
This one has the distinction of being the first text book that I sold back for 10% of what I had to pay for it.
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