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Lesions ~ Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology ~ Neuromuscular, EMG & Nerve Conduction

Neuro-Oncology/Tumors ~ Neurons ~ Spine & Spinal Cord ~ Thalamus

Headache & Migraine ~ Multiple Sclerosis

Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) ~ Spina Bifida ~ Stroke

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Journals

BRAINSTEM

Brainstem (Brain Stem) Courses with Text, Images & Videos/Movies

BRAINSTEM (BRAIN STEM): MEDICAL NEUROSCIENCE 731 (QUICKTIME) - J.K. Harting, D. McDougal & D.V. Lieshout, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin Multimedia Brainstem (Brain Stem) Course, Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Videos/Movies).
Brainstem (Brain Stem)
"...is designed to allow you to view the different pathways of the brain stem in three dimentions..."
Examples of Brain Stem Chapters include:
"...Anterolateral System;
Nucleus Gracilis & Nucleus Cuneatus & the Medial Lemniscus;
Inferior Olivary Complex;
Nucleus Ambiguus; etc..."
For more information see Neuroscience Resources; Teaching Resources; Department of Anatomy; Departments, Institutes and Centers or the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

CEREBELLUM

Cerebellum Courses

GLOBAL CEREBELLUM - J.K. Harting, Department of Anatomy, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Multimedia Cerebellum Course, Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see Neuroscience Resources; Teaching Resources; Department of Anatomy; Departments, Institutes and Centers or the University of Wisconsin Medical School

Some examples include

Viewing the Cerebellum

Circuitry within the Cerebellum

CRANIAL NERVES

Cranial Nerves Atlases & Courses Combined

CRANIAL NERVES - W.B. Stewart, Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Yale Unversity Multimedia Cranial Nerves Course, Cranial Nerves Atlas (Text & Images).
Cranial Nerves is
"...an extensively-illustrated teaching site on the cranial nerves and head anatomy acts as our test-bed for Web-based multimedia and classroom audiovisual support..."
Cranial Nerves Chapters include:
"...Olfactory Nerve;
Optic Nerve;
Oculomotor Nerve;
Trochlear Nerve;
Trigeminal Nerve;
Abducens Nerve;
Facial Nerve;
Vestibulocochlear Nerve;
Glossopharyngeal Nerve;
Vagus Nerve;
Accessory Nerve;
Hypoglossal Nerve..."
For more information see the Yale School of Medicine

Cranial Nerves Teaching Modules

CRANIAL NERVES - T. Gray, Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy, Loyola University Medical Education Network (LUMEN), Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University, Chicago Multimedia Cranial Nerves Teaching Modules (Text & Images). Cranial Nerves
"...are composed of twelve pairs of nerves that emanate from the nervous tissue of the brain. In order reach their targets they must ultimately exit/enter the cranium through openings in the skull..."
For more information see Structure of the Human Anatomy; Medical School Curriculum or LUMEN

LESIONS

Brain Lesions Databases

BRAIN LESIONS LOCATOR - J.G. Smirniotopoulos, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Uniformed Services University (USU) Multimedia Brain Lesions Database (Text & Images). For more information see the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences or the Uniformed Services University (USU)

NEUROANATOMY & NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Neuroanatomy Atlases

NEUROANATOMY ATLAS - SUNY Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY Multimedia Neuroanatom Atlas (Text & Images).
Neuroanatomy Atlas includes:
"...Horizontal; Lateral Ventricle; Gyri; Coronal; 4th Ventricle; Artery; Pal Weigart;
MRI Coronal; MRI Horizontal; etc..."
For more information see Courseware; Office of Educational Computing & Technology or SUNY Downstate Medical Center

NEUROANATOMY ATLAS - Department of Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Multimedia Neuroanatomy Atlas (Text & Images).
Neuroanatomy Atlas includes:
Forebrain
"...Cerebral Hemisphere; Ventricular Cast in Situ within Hemisphere;
Dissection of the Third & Lateral Ventricles, from Above;
Dissection of Thalamic Radiations; Brain, Sagittal Section; etc..."
Midbrain and Hindbrain
"...Interpeduncular Fossa; Sagittal Section, Medial View;
Brainstem, Inferior View; Branches of Trigeminal Nerve, Lateral View; etc..."
Ventricular System
Ventricular Cast in Situ within Hemisphere;
Dissection of the Lateral Ventricles, Superior View; etc..."
Blood Supply
"...NMR of Brain Showing Arterial Supply; etc..."
Spinal cord
Spinal Cord, Cervical Level, Posterior View; Spinal Cord, Posterior View; etc..."
Eye; etc..."
For more information see Neuroscience or the Department of Anatomy

NEUROANATOMY INTERACTIVE SYLLABUS: DIGITAL ANATOMIST - J.W. Sundsten & K. Mulligan, Digital Anatomist Program, Department of Biological Structure, University of Washington Multimedia Neuroanatomy Atlas (Text & Images).
Neuroanatomy Atlas
"...is a laboratory guide that is being used but is still undergoing development. It contains 2-D MRI, tissue and gross brain images, 3-D computer graphic reconstructions of brain material and summary drawings..."
For more information see Interactive Atlases or the Digital Anatomist Program

NORMAL NEUROANATOMY - E.C. Klatt, College of Medicine, Florida State University and hosted by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah Health Sciences Center Multimedia Neuroanatomy Atlas, Neuroanatomy Teaching Modules (Text & Images). For more information see Anatomy-Histology Tutorials; WebPath: The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education; Educational Materials or the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

SALAMON'S NEUROANATOMY AND NEUROVASCULAR WEB-ATLAS - D. Enzmann, P. Villablanca, D. Valentino, et.al, Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Neuroanatomy & Neurovascular Atlas (Text & Images).
Neuroanatomy & Neurovascular Atlas includes 19 parts in this study:
"...Parts 1 through 4 are devoted to the brain stem and cerebellum;
Parts 5 through 8 to the basalganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus and limbic system;
Parts 9 through 12 to the Frontal, Parietal, Temporal and Occipital lobes..."
For more information see the Department of Radiology

Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology Courses, Teaching Modules, Textbooks

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (FLASH) - T. Vilis, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Western Ontario, Canada Multimedia Neurophysiology Course, Teaching Modules (Text, Images & Simulations).
Neurophysiology Course Chapters include:
The Eye; The Visual Cortex; Association Cortex; Auditory Physiology ;
Vestibular System and Eye Movements; Touch; Spinal Reflexes and Muscles;
Motor Cortex; Cerebellum & Basal Ganglia..."
For more information see Web Courses; Tutis Vilis' Home Page or the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

NERVOUS SYSTEM COURSE: MEDICAL SCIENCE 532 - M. DeSantis, B. Millar, D. Schater & T. McKean, WWAMI Medical Program at the University of Idaho & Washington State University Multimedia Nervous System Course (Text & Images).
Nervous System Course Chapters include:
"...Ascending Pathways; Cranial Nerves; Nervous System Diseases;
Neurocytology; Structure - Function..."
For more information see Curriculum; WWAMI Medical Program at University of Idaho or the WWAMI Medical Program at Washington State University

NEUROMUSCULAR, EMG & NERVE CONDUCTION

Neuromuscular Cases, Atlases & Databases Combined

NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE CENTER - Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis Multimedia Neuromuscular Atlas, Databases, Course, Laboratory Testing (Text & Images). For more information see the Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis

Some examples include

Neuromuscular Index

Myopathy & Neuromuscular Junction Disorders Differential Diagnosis

Polyneuropathy Differential Diagnosis

Autoantibodies in Chronic Motor Syndromes

EMG & Nerve Conduction Atlases & Teaching Modules Combined

EMG & NERVE CONDUCTION - J.F. Jabre, EMG & Nerve Conductions Multimedia EMG & Nerve Conduction Manual, Teaching Modules & Atlases (Text, Images, Animations & Simulations).
EMG & Nerve Conductions
"...A leader in live NCV report analysis, EMG and Nerve Conduction education and training, TeleEMG strives to assist the healthcare professional in improving the quality of care they provide to their patients with neuropathy..."

Examples of Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Teaching Modules, Animations & Simulations include

Electronic Electromyography (EMG) Manual
Electronic EMG Manual includes:
"...Nerve Conduction Studies; Needle Examination..."

Needle Electromyography (EMG) Anatomy Atlas
Needle EMG Anatomy Atlas includes:
"...Hand; Forearm; Arm & Shoulder; Thigh & Pelvis; Leg; Foot; Paraspinals & Cranial..."

Nerve Conduction Quick Set-Ups
Nerve Conduction Quick Set-Ups include:
"...Median Motor; Median Sensory; Ulnar Sensory; Ulnar Motor;
D Ulnar Sensory; Radial Sensory; Peroneal Motor; Sup Per Sensory; etc..."

Nerve Entrapment Guide
Nerve Entrapment Guide includes:
"...Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Ulnar Neuropathy; Radial Neuropathy;
Peroneal Neuropathy; Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome; etc..."

NEURO-ONCOLOGY & TUMORS

Neuro-Oncology Atlases & Courses Combined

ATLAS INTERACTIF DE NEURO-ONCOLOGY (ENGLISH VERSION) - J. Brucher, M. Chatel, F. Darcel & R. Theaux, Faculté de Médecine de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France and the Association of French-speaking Neuro-oncologists (ANOCEF), Paris, France Multimedia Neuro-Oncology Atlas (Text & Images).
Also available in French/Français & Spanish/Español.
Atlas of Neuro-Oncology
"...aims not only to facilitate access to information on the neuropathology of central nervous system tumors but also:
to encourage use of a common morphologic language by all concerned specialists (neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, oncologists, etc.);
to serve as a useful and original teaching tool thanks to integration of modern information technology in the daily routine of physicians, teachers, and medical students ;
to be a rapid source of initial assistance, providing a description of basic principles for regular or occasional practitioners of neuro-oncology; etc..."

Examples from the Atlas of Neuro-Oncology Image Teaching Modules include
"...Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour;
Schwannoma (neurilemmoma or neurinoma);
Astrocytoma;
Anaplastic meningioma;
Medulloblastoma;
Fibrosarcoma of the dura mater; etc..."
For more information see the Faculté de Médecine de Nice-Sophia Antipolis

Tumor Atlases & Database Combined

THE "WHO" BRAIN TUMOR CLASSIFICATION - J.G. Smirniotopoulos, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Uniformed Services University (USU) Multimedia Brain Tumor Classification (Text & Images).
World Health Organization (WHO) Brain Tumor Classification
"...The WHO classification also recognized and defined some new specific subtypes of astrocytoma. These subtypes were also assigned a grade. One of the most confusing issues in radiologic-pathologic correlation is the complex relationship between enhancement and tumor grading: Most malignant tumors enhance; yet, some of the most benign neoplasms also enhance. The key here is..."
World Health Organization (WHO) Brain Tumor Classification includes:
"...Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma;
Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma (SEGA/SGCA);
Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA);
Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM);
WHO Grade 2 Astrocytoma;
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM); etc..."
For more information see the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences or the Uniformed Services University (USU)

NEURONS

Neuronal Databases

NEURONAL DATABASE - Sense Lab Project, Shepherd Lab., Yale Medical School, Yale University Multimedia Neuronal Database, Teaching Modules (Text & Images).
NeuronDB
"...provides a dynamically searchable database of three types of neuronal properties: voltage gated conductances, neurotransmitter receptors, and neurotransmitter substances. It contains tools that provide for integration of these properties in a given type of neuron and compartment, and..."
For more information see the Sense Lab

SPINE & SPINAL CORD

Spine & Spinal Cord Textbooks & Atlases

CLINICAL SPINAL CORD - J.K. Harting, D.P. Van Lieshout, K.J. Helmrick, Department of Anatomy, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Multimedia Clinical Spinal Cord Textbook (Text & Images).
The Spinal Cord
"...is an extremely important component of the central nervous system..."
Spinal Cord Chapters include
"...Dorsal Column System (Fasiculus Gracilis and Cuneatus);
Anterolateral System (ALS);
Dorsal Spinocerebellar Tract;
Lateral Corticospinal Tract;
Ventral Horn;
Lateral (Intermediolateral) Horn (preganglionic autonomics);
Lesion of the Spinal Cord at T1..."
For more information see Neuroscience Resources; Teaching Resources; Department of Anatomy; Departments, Institutes and Centers or the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

DIGITAL SPINE ATLAS - Communications Engineering Branch (CEB), National Library of Medicine
Multimedia Digital Atlas of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine (Text & Images).
Digital Spine Atlas
"...contains representative images for several grades of severity for a number of spinal conditions on which expert rheumatologist readers have reached exact agreement in grading. Its functionality includes the ability to display single or multiple simultaneous images..."
For more information see CEB Projects or the Communications Engineering Branch (CEB)

THALAMUS

Thalamus Textbook

GLOBAL THALAMUS - J.K. Harting, Department of Anatomy, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Multimedia Thalamus Textbook (Text & Images). For more information see Neuroscience Resources; Teaching Resources; Department of Anatomy; Departments, Institutes and Centers or the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Neuroscience Research

NON-HUMAN BRAIN ATLASES

Comparative Mammalian Brain Atlases

MAMMALIAN BRAIN ATLASES - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Comparative Mammalian Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection

Canine Brain Atlases

CANINE BRAIN ATLAS - T.F. Fletcher, Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota Multimedia Canine Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Veterinary Anatomy Courses; Veterinary Anatomy or the College of Veterinary Medicine

Deer Brain Atlases

WHITE-TAILED DEER BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Deer Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection

Dolphin Brain Atlases

THE DOLPHIN BRAIN ATLAS - Brain Biodiversity Bank, (Michigan State University; Emory University; University of North Carolina at Wilmington; National Museum of Health and Medicine, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology) & Hosted by Michigan State University Multimedia Dolphin Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Atlases or the Brain Biodiversity Bank

Fly Brain Atlases

ATLAS OF THE DROSOPHILA BRAIN - Flybrain Multimedia Fly Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see FlyBrain

FLYBASE (MAPS, GENES, ANATOMY, STOCKS, CLONES, ETC.) - FlyBase Multimedia Fly Brain Atlas (Text & Images). "...a database of genetic and molecular data for Drosophila. FlyBase includes data on all species from the family Drosophilidae..."

Manatee Brain Atlases

THE BRAIN OF THE FLORIDA MANATEE - Manateebrain.org, University of Wisconson, Michigan State University & the University of Florida Multimedia Manatee Brain Atlas (Text & Images). "...This project has provided the first complete sectioning of whole brains of the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus laterostris)..."

Mouse Brain Atlases

ALLEN BRAIN ATLAS - Allen Institute for Brain Science Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). "...The goal of the Allen Brain Atlas (ABA) is to create a detailed, cellular-resolution, genome-wide map of gene expression in the mouse brain..." For more information see the Allen Brain Atlas Home Page

HIGH RESOLUTION MOUSE BRAIN ATLAS (2D & 3D) - R.L. Sidman, B. Kosaras, B. Misra & S. Senft, High Resolution Brain Atlas Project, Harvard Medical School Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see the High Resolution Mouse Brain Atlas Home Page

MOUSE ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

NEONATAL MOUSE BRAIN ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

THE MOUSE BRAIN LIBRARY AND ATLAS - Neurogenetics, The Center for Neuroscience, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee Multimedia Mouse Brain Atlas (Text, Images & Videos/Movies). For more information see Neurogenetics

Primate Brain Atlases

ATLAS OF THE PRIMATE BRAIN - R.F. Martin & D.M. Bowden, Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas (Text & Images).
Primate Brain Atlas Subject Categories include:
"...Coronal Sections; Lateral Surface View; Medial Surface View;
Dorsal Surface View; Ventral Surface View..."
For more information see the Washington National Primate Research Center

ATLAS OF THE BRAINSTEM OF THE RHESUS MACAQUE (MACACA MULAATA) IN ITTING POSITION - Washington National Primate Research Center, University of Washington Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas: Atlas of the Brainstem for Macaca mulatta in the Sitting Position (Text & Images).
Atlas of the Brainstem for Macaca mulatta in the Sitting Position Consists
"...of 72 digitized images of coronal sections of the rhesus brainstem in stereotaxic coordinates relative to the orbitomeatal plane. The zero of all three dimensions is at..."
For more information see the Washington National Primate Research Center

BRAINMAPS: PRIMATE BRAIN STRUCTURE - E.G. Jones, F.A. Gorin, S. Mikula, I. Trotts, J. Stone, Center for Neuroscience, University of California, Davis Multimedia Primate Brain Atlas (Text & Images).
Primate Brain Structure Atlas is
"...a digital brain atlas based on high-resolution images of serial sections of monkey brains that is fully integrated with a high-speed database server for querying and retrieving data about primate brain structure..."

CHIMPANZEE BRAIN ATLAS - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection Multimedia Database (Text & Images). For more information see Mammalian Brain Atlases or the Comparative Mammalian Brain Collection

MACACA NEMESTRINA MONKEY ATLAS - UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Macaca Nemestrina Monkey Atlas (Text & Images).
Macaca Nemestrina Monkey Atlas
"...An adult female Macaca nemestrina (pigtail macaque) weighing 7.2 kg was used in constructing this atlas. CT, PET, and MRI were performed on the monkey before the specimen's head was frozen and cryoplaned. Closely spaced (50 mm) images of the specimen..."
For more information see Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

Rabbit Brain Atlases

BRAIN ATLAS OF THE DOMESTIC RABBIT - Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections Multimedia Brain Atlas of the Domestic Rabbit (Text & Images). For more information see Comparative Mammalian Brain Collections

Rat Brain Atlases

3D ULTRASTRUCTURE OF THE BRAIN - Kristen M. Harris, Synapse Web, Laboratory of Synapse Structure and Function, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia Multimedia 3D Ultrastructure of the Brain Atlases, Databases, Teaching Modules & Procedures (Text & Images).
Ultrastructure of the Brain Teaching Modules include:
Anatomy
"...astrocytes; axons; dendrites; hippocampus; organelles; synapses..."
Procedures
"...3D reconstruction; tissue preparation..."

For more information see Synapse Web: Kristen M. Harris's\ or the Department of Neurology

Examples of other Atlases include:

Atlas of Ultrastructural Neurocytology: Human Brain Samples & Rat Brain Samples - Author: Josef Spacek
Atlas of Ultrastructural Neurocytology includes:
"...The Neuron (Plasma Membrane; Nucleus; etc.); The Neuroglia; The Blood Vessels; The Choroid Plexus; etc..."

Rat Brain Anatomy
Rat Brain Anatomy includes:
"...Hippocampus; Cells; Neuronal Components; Ultrastructure; etc..."

RAT ATLAS: A 3D DIGITAL MAP OF RAT ANATOMY - A.W. Toga, K. Ambach, E.M. Santori and R. Hazani, UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Multimedia Rat Brain Atlas (Text & Images). "...A three dimensional (3D) computerized map of rat brain anatomy was generated using six male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 270-320 g. Their heads were frozen and closely spaced cryosectional images were digitally captured..." For more information see Rat Atlas Home Page; Atlases; Research or the UCLA Laboratory of Neuro Imaging

SCHRAMM LAB SPINAL CORD ATLASES - L.P. Schramm, The Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Multimedia Spinal Cord Atlases (Text & Images). Spinal Cord Atlases include: "...Sagittal Atlas of the Rat Thoracic Spinal Cord; Horizontal Atlas of the Rat Thoracic Spinal Cord; & the Horizontal Atlas of the Rat Lumbar Spinal Cord..." For more information see Lawrence P. Schramm's Home Page or the The Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute

Sheep Brain Atlases

THE SHEEP BRAIN ATLAS - J.I. Johnson, K.D. Sudheimer, K.K. Davis & B.M. Winn, The Brain Biodiversity Bank & the following: Department of Radiology, Neuroscience Program & Communications Technology Laboratory, Michigan State University Multimedia Sheep Brain Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Atlases or the Brain Biodiversity Bank

SHEEP BRAIN DISSECTION GUIDE - R.A. Wheeler, A.E. Baldwin, J.J. Quinn, R.S. Reid, & J.T. Cannon, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA Multimedia Sheep Brain Dissection Atlas (Text & Images). For more information see Department of Psychology or the University of Scranton

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