Description

This hands-on workbook provides and easy and enjoyable means of learning and reviewing the fundamentals of human neuroanatomy through the acclaimed directed-coloring method. Because the text deals with only key concepts and progresses in small, logical, easy-to-learn increments, it is ideal for the nonexpert-students, professionals and lay people alike.

 

There are other introductions to human brain anatomy, but this is a book with a difference. A Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain: A Brain and Psychology Coloring Book was written by John Pinel and illustrated by Maggie Edwards, a team renowned for their ability to engage and fascinate the reader with their simple, cutting edge portrayals of the body's most complex organ and its psychological functions.

Features

Besides its clarity and personality, A Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain: A Braining and Psychology Coloring Book is distinguished by the following features:

• Looking from Two Perspectives: To increase comprehension and facilitate retention, many of the brain structures that are introduced in this book are examined from two perspectives: structural and functional. Part 1 introduces, defines and illustrates the location of the major brain structures, while Part 2 describes their psychological functions and positions in functioning circuits.
• Learning Through Coloring: The effectiveness of coloring in the teaching of anatomy is well established. It actively involves readers in the learning process and encourages them to pay close attention to structural details.
• Less is More: The illustrations and text are designed to introduce key concepts and major structures clearly and simply without unnecessary detail, focusing only on key neuroanatomical concepts and structures.
• The Cover Flap: A fold-over cover flap attached to the back cover can be used to cover illustration labels on the pages in the book for review and self-testing.
• Review Exercises: Each chapter ends with a series of review exercises whose purpose is to improve retention while providing students with a means to assess her or his own progress.
• Consistent format: Each learning unit on a two-page spread, with consistent format and elements to facilitate acquisition.

New to this Edition

• New unit on Glial Cells (3.8)
• New unit on Adult Neurogensis (4.6)
• New unit on Cortical Areas Involved in Reading: Mapped by PET (12.2)
• New unit on Cortical Areas Involved in Thinking: Mapped by Blood Flow Measurement (12.4)
• New unit on Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Effects of Prefrontal Cortex Lesions (12.5)
• Substantially revised units include 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 4.5, 8.6, 9.1, 11.3, 11.6, 12.3

Table of Contents

Preface.
To The Reader.
How to Use This Book.

PART 1: BASIC NEUROANATOMY.

Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Nervous System.

Introduction

1.1 Divisions of the Nervous System.

1.2 Divisions of the Central Nervous System.

1.3 Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System.

1.4 Organization of the Spinal Cord.

1.5 Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System.

1.6 The Endocrine System.

Review Exercises

Chapter 2: Planes and Directions in the Human Nervous System.

Introduction

2.1 Planes in the Human Brain.

2.2 Directions in the Human Nervous System.

2.3 Sides of the Human Nervous System.

Review Exercises

Chapter 3: Cells of the Nervous System.

Introduction

3.1 The Neuron: Its Major Regions.

3.2 The Neuron: Structures of the Cell Body.

3.3 The Neuron: Structures of the Terminal Buttons.

3.4 Neural Conduction Through Dendrites and Cell Body.

3.5 Axonal Conduction and Synaptic Transmission.

3.6 Myelination and Saltatory Conduction.

3.7 The Neuron Cell Membrane and Receptors.

3.8 Glial Cells

Review Exercises

Chapter 4: Early Development of the Human Nervous System.

Introduction

4.1 Development of the Neural Tube.

4.2 Six Processes of Early Neural Development.

4.3 Early Development of the Brain's Three Major Divisions.

4.4 Early Development of the Brain's Five Divisions.

4.5 Axon Growth: Correctly Wiring the Nervous System.

4.6 Adult Neurogenesis

Review Exercises

Chapter 5: Gross Anatomy of the Human Brain.

Introduction

5.1 Cerebral Hemispheres and Brain Stem.

5.2 The Five Divisions of the Mature Brain.

5.3 The Meninges.

5.4 The Cerebral Ventricles.

5.5 Tracts and Nuclei.

5.6 The Cerebral Commissures.

5.7 The Cranial Nerves.

Review Exercises

Chapter 6: Major Structures of the Brain Stem.

Introduction

6.1 Major Structures of the Myelencephalon.

6.2 Major Structures of the Metencephalon.

6.3 Major Structures of the Mesencephalon.

6.4 Diencephalon: The Thalamus.

6.5 Diencephalon: The Hypothalamus.

6.6 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary.

Review Exercises

Chapter 7: Major Structures of the Cerebral Hemispheres.

Introduction

7.1 Major Fissures of the Cerebral Hemispheres.

7.2 Lobes of the Cerebral Hemispheres.

7.3 Major Gyri of the Cerebral Hemispheres.

7.4 The Cerebral Cortex.

7.5 Divisions of the Cerebral Cortex.

7.6 Primary Sensory and Motor Areas.

7.7 Subcortical Structures: The Limbic System.

7.8 Subcortical Structures: The Basal Ganglia.

Review Exercises

Part II: FUNCTIONAL NEUROANATOMY.

Chapter 8: Sensory Systems of the Central Nervous System.

Introduction

8.1 Visual System: From Eye to Cortex.

8.2 Cortical Visual Areas.

8.3 Auditory System: From Ear to Cortex.

8.4 Cortical Auditory Areas.

8.5 Somatosensory System: From Receptors to Cortex.

8.6 Cortical Somatosensory Areas.

8.7 The Descending Analgesia Circuit.

Review Exercises

Chapter 9: Sensorimotor Pathways of the Central Nervous System.

Introduction

9.1 Sensorimotor Cortical Pathways.

9.2 Primary Motor Cortex.

9.3 The Descending Dorsolateral Motor Pathways.

9.4 The Descending Ventromedial Motor Pathways.

9.5 The Cerebellum and Basal Ganglia.

9.6 Parkinson's Disease and the Nigrostriatal Pathway.

Review Exercises

Chapter 10: Brain Structures and Memory.

Introduction

10.1 Hippocampal Formation and Memory: The Case of H.M.

10.2 Rhinal Cortex and Memory.

10.3 Hippocampus and Spatial Memory.

10.4 Medial Diencephalon and Memory: Korsakoff's Amnesia.

10.5 Basal Forebrain and Memory: Alzheimer's Amnesia.

Review Exercises

Chapter 11: Motivational Systems of the Brain.

Introduction

11.1 Hypothalamus and Eating.

11.2 Subfornical Organ and Deprivation-Induced Thirst.

11.3 Mesotelencephalic Dopamine System and Pleasure.

11.4 Neural Mechanisms of Fear and Anxiety.

11.5 Reticular Formation and Sleep.

11.6 Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and Circadian Rhythms.

11.7 Brain Stem Sex Circuits.

Review Exercises

Chapter 12: Cortical Localization of Language and Thinking.

Introduction

12.1 The Wernicke-Geschwind Model of Language.

12.2 Cortical Areas Implicated in Reading

12.3 Cortical Language Circuits: Mapped by Brain Stimulation

12.4 Major Areas of Prefrontal Cortex and Their Functions

12.5 Medial Prefrontal Cortex and Social Cognition

Review Exercises

Answers to Review Exercises

Index

Back Cover

Enter the fascinating world of the human brain and its amazing abilities with this colorful introduction to brain anatomy!

 

A Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain: A Brain and Psychology Coloring Book was written by John Pinel and illustrated by Maggie Edwards, a team renowned for their ability to engage and fascinate the reader with their simple, cutting edge portrayals of the body's most complex organ and its psychological functions.

 

This hands-on workbook provides and easy and enjoyable means of learning and reviewing the fundamentals of human neuroanatomy through the acclaimed directed-coloring method. Because the text deals with only key concepts and progresses in small, logical, easy-to-learn increments, it is ideal for beginning students, professionals and lay people alike.

 

A Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain: A Braining and Psychology Coloring Book includes these innovations:

• Many of the brain structures that are introduced in this book are examined from two perspectives: structural and functional. Part 1 introduces, defines and illustrates the location of the major brain structures, while Part 2 describes their psychological functions and positions in functioning circuits.
• The illustrations and text are designed to introduce key concepts and major structures clearly and simply without unnecessary detail, focusing only on key neuroanatomical concepts and structures.
• A fold-over cover flap attached to the back cover can be used to cover illustration labels on the pages in the book for review and self-testing.
• Each chapter ends with a series of review exercises that help you test your progress in four ways
• Each learning unit appears in a consistent two-page format to facilitate acquisition.

Author

John Pinel, the author of Biopsychology, obtained his PhD from McGill University in Montreal. He worked briefly at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before taking up his current position at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Professor Pinel is an award-winning teacher and the author of over 200 scientific papers; however, he feels that Biopsychology is his major career-related accomplishment. “It ties together everything that I love about my job: students, teaching, writing, and research.”

When asked about his personal interests, Professor Pinel speaks glowingly of his partner, Maggie, and son, Greg. The high quality of the illustrations in Biopsychology is largely attributable to the effort and talents of Maggie, who is an artist and technical writer. Greg is currently completing his PhD at the London School of Economics, specializing in social and educational programs for indigenous peoples.

“I get most of my exercise by rehearsing and performing West African drum rhythms,” Professor Pinel says. “For a peak mental and physical experience, a bit of Kpanlogo with my friend, Nigerian drum master Kwasi Iruoje is hard to beat.” Most of Professor Pinel’s relaxation comes from cuddling his cats, Sambala, Rastaman, and Squeak.