Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology

Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology introduces the fundamentals of veterinary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, demonstrating structure and function as it relates to clinical applications with a highly visual approach.

• Offers a straightforward yet comprehensive introduction to structure and function of the nervous system
• Demonstrates the relevance of the basic principles to the clinical setting
• Illustrates concepts using line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs
• Includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers and the figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/uemura/neuroanatomy

Preface vi

Abbreviations vii

About the Companion Website viii

1 Developmental Anatomy 1

2 Structure and Function of Neurons and Neuroglia 11

3 Anatomy of the Canine Brain 38

4 Meninges and Ventricular System 85

5 Spinal Cord 99

6 Spinal Reflexes 120

7 Somatosensory System 128

8 Viscerosensory System 156

9 Brain Stem 167

10 Midbrain 178

11 Pons 189

12 Medulla Oblongata 201

13 Reticular Formation 237

14 Thalamus 246

15 Cerebrum 252

16 Motor System 257

17 Cerebellum 288

18 Vestibular System 307

19 Auditory System 329

20 Visual System 347

21 Hypothalamus 372

22 Autonomic Nervous System 383

Self-Evaluation Answers 410

Index 416

“This excellent and scientifically detailed book is a much-needed introduction for first year veterinarians.” (Doody’s, 8 January 2015)

"The book is reasonably priced and will be a good addition to the libraries of both general practitioners and veterinary students. I definitely recommend this book for students or clinicians who desire more knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the canine nervous system." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 15 June 2016)

Etsuro E. Uemura, DVM, MS, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.

Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology introduces the fundamentals of veterinary neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, demonstrating structure and function as it relates to clinical applications. Taking a highly visual approach, the book uses 334 line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs to depict the concepts discussed in the book. With clinically oriented information throughout, the book provides simple and easily understood, yet thorough, explanations of the structure and function of the nervous system.

A companion website offers review questions and answers and the images from the book. Fundamentals of Canine Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology provides a practical guide to the foundations of canine neuroanatomy that will be invaluable for veterinary students and residents, neuroscience students, and practicing veterinarians.

Key features

• Offers a straightforward yet comprehensive introduction to structure and function of the nervous system
• Demonstrates the relevance of the basic principles to the clinical setting
• Illustrates concepts using line drawings, photographs, micrographs, and MRIs
• Includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers and the figures from the book at www.wiley.com/go/uemura/neuroanatomy