Neuroanatomical Terminology: A Lexicon of Classical Origins and Historical Foundations

Abstract

Chapter 1: Lexicon of Nervous System Parts Foundational Model of Connectivity Macrolevel, Mesolevel, and Microlevel of Analysis Goals and Scope of the Book Terms and Definitions Methodology Chapter 2: Historical Trends Pattern of Discovery in the Classical Era Standard Terms, Synonyms, and Partly Corresponding Terms Methodological Innovations in the Classical Era The Modern Era History of Terminology Analysis Chapter 3: Hierarchical Nomenclature Tables Chapter 4: Notes on Using the Lexicon Standard Terms (Main Entries) Nonstandard Terms (Subentries) Partly corresponding Terms Index of All Defined Terms Spelling Singular Versus Pleural Terms Not in the Lexicon Eponyms Methods Etymology and Pronunciation Lexicon of Standard Terms Appendices: Systematic parts lists for nervous system ontology 1. Basic parts list for adult nervous system in all animals (topographic divisions) 2. Vertebrate nervous system development (topographic divisions) 3. Human CNS gray matter regions (topographic gross anatomy grouping) 4. Human CNS white matter tracts (topographic gross anatomy grouping) 5. Human CNS surface features 6. Human PNS ganglia (topographic gross anatomy groupings) 7. Human PNS cranial nerves (topographic gross anatomy groupings) 8. Human PNS spinal nerves (topographic gross anatomy groupings) 9. Human PNS autonomic nerves (topographic gross anatomy groupings) 10. Human nervous system supporting structures (ventricular-subarachnoid space, meninges, and choroid plexus)

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