Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Hearing Sciences, Second Edition 2nd Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

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 clear learning outcomes and a concise overview that sets the context, helping students understand the relevance and importance of the material. Additionally, each chapter ends with a number of clinical cases intended to prime the student’s problem-solving clinical skills in their future profession.

After an 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. The chapter on prenatal and postnatal development and aging of the brain and hearing mechanism explores the neurophysiological elements that contribute to changes in speech and hearing that are seen throughout the lifetime. The final chapter examines large brain networks and neural plasticity of the systems of speech, language, and hearing.

New to the Second Edition

• New original artwork presented in full-color
• A chapter dedicated to the auditory mechanism and auditory pathways
• A chapter discussing 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 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 fascinating support to the content, including focus on neuroscience as it relates to speech-language pathology and audiology
• Coverage of the neurophysiology of swallowing
• Detailed discussion of auditory pathway and signal analysis
• Clearly written with abundant supporting citations
• Key terms are highlighted throughout the text and included in a glossary
• Listing of abbreviations for each chapter