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==Organisation and Structure==
Neuroanatomy is very complex, but it can be an interesting topic. We are going to try to cover it in a basic but comprehensive way, so you know what's going on, even if you might not be at brain surgery level yet...
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Neuroanatomy is very complex, and rather important when studying [[neurology]]. If you get stuck with any of the terms used, see the [[neuro glossary]] page.


===Cells===
==The Brain==
*neurones
===Brain Structure===
*astrocytes
====Cells====
*oligodendrocytes
There are two main types of cells in the nervous system: [[neurones]], which connect and send electrochemical signals to each other; and [[glial cells]] which maintain the environment needed for neuronal function.
*ependymal cells
*microglia
*Schwann cells


===Central nervous system:===
====Central nervous system====
*[[cerebral hemispheres]] including [[middle bit]]
*[[Cerebral hemispheres]] including the [[middle bit]]
*[[brainstem]] and [[cerebellum]]
*[[Brainstem]] and [[Cerebellum]]
*[[spinal cord]]
*[[Spinal cord]]
 
*[[Cranial nerves]]
===Peripheral nervous system:===
*[[cranial nerves]]
*[[motor]]
*[[sensory]]
===Autonomic nervous system:===


 
====Peripheral nervous system====
 
 
 
 
 
===Brain:===
*[[Cerebrum]]
*[[Cerebellum]]
*[[Limbic System]]
*[[Brainstem]]
*[[CSF|Ventricles]]
*[[Brain Blood Supply]]
===The Rest:===
*[[Cranial nerves]]
*[[Cranial nerves]]
*[[Spinal cord]]
*[[Upper and lower motor neurones]]
*[[Peripheral nerves]]
*[[Peripheral nerves]]
*[[Upper and lower motor neurones]]
 
====Autonomic nervous system====
This is the involuntary nervous system, things you can't control, such as [[heart]] rate, and release of [[hormones]]. Two parts:
*[[Sympathetic]]
*[[Parasympathetic]]


==Function==
==Function==

Latest revision as of 19:00, 19 March 2011

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Neuroanatomy is very complex, and rather important when studying neurology. If you get stuck with any of the terms used, see the neuro glossary page.

The Brain

Brain Structure

Cells

There are two main types of cells in the nervous system: neurones, which connect and send electrochemical signals to each other; and glial cells which maintain the environment needed for neuronal function.

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

This is the involuntary nervous system, things you can't control, such as heart rate, and release of hormones. Two parts:

Function

The nervous system is quite useful. If I had to choose between having a brain or having a spleen, it would not be a decision that would take me very long. However, understanding how it works is not fun. Learn about sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways. I assume there will be more to write in this section soon.

Disorders

For more on neurological disorders, check the Neurology page.