Contents:


Introduction and brain basics
General anatomical concepts
Head, skull, neck anatomy
Anatomy of the brain and nervous systems
Cranial nerves
Blood vessels, vascular system
Functional and dysfunctional systems.

"Focusing on the anatomic concepts that speech-language pathology students must master, Atlas of Neuroanatomy for Communication Science and Disorders is a user-friendly guide to the neural basis of human communication and brain-based disorders. With this book, students will acquire a full understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of human communication; the neural mechanisms controlling speech, language, cognition, and swallowing functions; the anatomic underpinnings of speech-language disorders of the nervous system and related communication impairments; and much more. Features an extraordinary, full-color visual library of labeled anatomic illustrations, from Thieme's world-renowned Atlas of Anatomy Series"--Provided by publisher.