Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Hearing Sciences

For undergraduate or graduate courses, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Hearing Sciences, Second Edition provides a thorough yet readable examination of the neuroanatomical underpinnings within communication sciences and disorders. Each chapter begins with detailed learning outcomes and also sets the context for the content in understandable terms, providing the student with an understanding of the importance of knowing the material. Additionally, each chapter ends with a number of clinical cases intended to prime the student’s problem-solving clinical skills in his or her future profession. The text also includes the Neuroquest study software designed to aid students in learning about the structure and function of the brain. 
After introduction to the field and to anatomical concepts, the text takes the student from discussion of neurons and other basic components to examination of basic reflexes and sensorimotor integration. The following chapters focus on the cerebral cortex and its function, particularly as related to neurophysiology of speech and hearing. The next section of the text discusses subcortical structures, the brainstem, cranial nerves, cerebellum and pathways.  The subsequent chapters include discussion of neural control of speech and swallowing and the anatomy and physiology of hearing.  Prenatal and postnatal development and aging of the brain and hearing mechanism provide the evidence for changes that occur through life to the neurophysiology of communication.  The final chapter examines Large Brain Networks and neural plasticity of the systems of speech, language, and hearing.
Neuroquest
The Neuroquest study software includes visual and interactive lessons. Use of quizzes and testing helps the student review the content, solidifying the concepts from the text.

New to the Second Edition

• New original artwork presented in full-color
• A chapter dedicated to the auditory mechanism and auditory pathways
• A chapter discussion prenatal and postnatal development of the brain and auditory mechanisms, as well as effects of aging on these systems
• A chapter that examines Large Brain Networks and neural plasticity as related to speech, language, and hearing
• New Neuroquest lessons illustrating the concepts of development and aging, auditory physiology, and Large Brain Networks
• New illustrative case studies

Key Features

• More than 92 tables that provide succinct depth and detail to the content
• 29 neurological fully-annotated case studies with SLP diagnostic information, as well as 6 cases from neurosurgeons that include MRI and/or video
• 59 boxed notes give informative and...read more...