ORGANIZATION, CELLULAR COMPONENTS, AND TOPOGRAPHY OF THE CNS

Introduction to the Nervous System: Organization, Functional Units, and Supporting Structures

Spinal Cord Topography and Functional Levels

Brainstem Topography and Functional Levels

Forebrain Topography and Functional Levels

MOTOR SYSTEMS

Lower Motor Neurons: Flaccid Paralysis

The Pyramidal System: Spastic Paralysis

Spinal Motor Organization and Brainstem Supraspinal Paths: Postcapsular Lesion Recovery and Decerebrate Posturing

The Basal Ganglia: Dyskinesia

The Cerebellum: Ataxia

The Ocular Motor System: Gaze Disorders

SENSORY SYSTEMS

The Somatosensory System: Anesthesia and Analgesia

The Auditory System: Deafness

The Vestibular System: Vertigo and Nystagmus

The Visual System: Anopsia

The Gustatory and Olfactory Systems: Ageusia and Anosmia

THE CEREBRAL CORTEX AND LIMBIC SYSTEM

The Cerebral Cortex: Aphasia, Agnosia, and Apraxia

The Limbic System: Anterograde Amnesia and Inappropriate Social Behavior

THE AUTONOMIC SYSTEM

The Hypothalamus: Vegetative and Endocrine Imbalance

The Autonomic Nervous System: Visceral Abnormalities

THE BRAINSTEM AND CRANIAL NERVES

Reticular Formation: Modulation and Activation

The Cranial Nerves: Organization and Abnormalities

ACCESSORY COMPONENTS

The Circulation of the CNS: Stroke

The Cerebrospinal Fluid System: Hydrocephalus

DEVELOPMENT, AGING, AND PLASTICITY

Development of the Nervous System: Congenital Anomalies

Aging of the Nervous System: Dementia

Recovery of Function of the Nervous System: Plasticity and Regeneration

WHERE IS THE LESION?

Clinical Illustrations and Principles for Locating Lesions

APPENDICES

Glossary

Suggested Readings

Atlas of Myelin Stained Sections

Answers to Chapter Questions