Univ. of California, Irvine. Atlas featuring the late Dr. Frank Netter's illustrations depicting both regional and systemic neuroscience. Includes updated information and new illustrations reflecting the growing understanding of the brain and spinal cord. Features new cross-sections through the spinal cord and the brain stem. Softcover.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good companion, should not be your only resource.:
Great pictures, great review. This will help you learn the material. On the other hand, it does not take into account the variant terminology that some anatomists employ, and can therefore leave you a little confused at times.
Excellent Guide for the Serious Student:
Although I have no substantial formal education in biology or medicine, I have had a keen interest in human neuroscience for the past fifteen years or so. During that time, I have read perhaps thirty books, ranging from books intended for a wide audience to textbooks used in medical schools. Probably the greatest difficulty for me has been remembering the anatomy. I would find, for example, a reference to the cingulate cortex, which had been defined earlier in a book, and I would have to look up the name in... more info
Great atlas, not so great index:
This is a very useful atlas. Like most Netter illustrations, the pictures are beautiful. The index is much too sparse, which means that you sometimes have to spend time flipping through the book to find a diagram that you know is in there somewhere. This isn't quite as bad as it could be since the book is divided into sections which make it a little easier to track things down, but it can be frustrating at times. If you're REALLY serious about learning neuroanatomy, I recommend this as an adjunct to Duaine... more info
Excellent reference book, IMHO:
I'm a doctoral student in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, a field which focuses on functional rehabilitation for people with serious mental illnesses. I purchased this book to help me make sense of the relevant research in neuroscience and psychopharmacology, for which it has proven extremely valuable. I highly recommend this book for anyone trying to get an initial handle on neuroanatomy.
