Table of Contents

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