The Human Brain Stem and Cerebellum

This atlas of the brain stem and cerebellum is the sequel to the author’s "The Human Brain”. Its first part describes the surface of the brain stem and cerebellum as well as their location in the posterior cranial fossa. Furthermore it describes the structures of the brain stem and cerebellum which is followed by a brief survey of their functions, enabling the reader to obtain on overall view of the role both of nuclei and fasciculi. Finally the vascular network is analyzed in detail (superficial pial vessels and intranervous territories of deep vessels). The second part of the book provides the reader with an understanding of the sectional anatomy on the basis of three-dimensional views and a comparison with MRI views.

". For those in training in neuroradiology, neurosurgery and neurology this book is excellent. I will refer to it constantly”. R. Paxton/Neuroradiology". a thorough and excellent account of the anatomy of the brain stem and cerebellum.