MRI of the Brain: Normal Anatomy and Normal Variants

This superb new text/atlas presents a simple, systematic approach to understanding the complex anatomy of the brain on MRI--an understanding that is essential before diagnosing any pathology. It's also the ONLY book that combines brain MR anatomy, a comprehensive description of each area/structure with its clinical and functional significance, and normal brain variations. It also serves as a precise MR neuroanatomy reference. Covers the entire brain anatomy in 19 detailed chapters without neglecting the traditional anatomical lines and methods. Provides information not easily obtained from other sources, i.e., a chapter on normal intracranial variations. Demonstrates deep brain structures and all the cranial nerves--details not included in any other book. Presents the material in a point format and self-explanatory charts and tables for easy understanding and application. Features detailed, well-labeled MR images, acquired with the Fast Inversion Recovery (FIR) sequence to enhance anatomic details. Emphasizes the complex anatomic areas such as the limbic system, cerebellum, pontine and medullary areas, midbrain and thalamic nuclei, cisternal anatomy and the intracranial nerves.