Atlas of the Human Hypothalamus: Anatomy, Blood Supply, Myelo- and Cytoarchitecture

The Atlas of the Human Hypothalamus: Anatomy, Blood Supply, Myelo- and Cytoarchitecture presents for the first time a detailed view of the human hypothalamus. Providing high resolution images of hypothalamic sections, this atlas illustrates for readers the structure that is responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of the body and linking the central nervous system to the endocrine system. This atlas will help those studying the hypothalamus better understand this structure that serves as one of the most important centers controlling body function and will allow for easier for hypothalamic deep brain stimulation. Presents the first ever detailed atlas on the human hypothalamusFeatures high resolution images of hypothalamic sections to demonstrate anatomy of this brain regionDefines contours and size of nuclei and nomenclature definitions and interpretationsProvides precise location of nuclei/pathways for stereotaxyFocuses on understanding specific relationships between hypothalamic structures INDICE: Part 1. General anatomic description with plastinated brain specimens and schematical drawings of pathways and nuclei Part 2. 130 sections of hypothalamus with corresponding contour maps

• ISBN: 978-0-12-822051-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 350
• Fecha Publicación: 19/03/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés