Atlas of neuroanatomy for communication science and disorders / edited by Leonard L. LaPointe ; based on the work of Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher ; illustrations by Markus Voll, Karl Wesker. - New York : Thieme, c2012. - ix, 176 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 169) and index.

Forword // Introduction and brain basics // Head, Skull, Neck Anatomy // Anatomy of the brain and nervous system // Cranial Nerves // Blood vessels, vascular system // Functional and dysfunctional systems // Appendix // References // Index //

"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.

9781604066494

2011038383


Communicative disorders--Pathophysiology--Atlases.
Neuroanatomy--Atlases.
Communication Disorders--physiopathology--Atlases.
Central Nervous System--physiology--Atlases.
Speech Disorders--physiopathology--Atlases.

RC423 / .A86 2012

616.855 LAP; 1

WL 17