This book provide a concise lucid depiction of the human nervous system. The book incorporates recent advances in neurobiology and molecular biology. Several chapters have been substantially revised. These include development and growth, blood circulation and imaging, cranial nerves and chemical senses, auditory and vestibular systems, visual system, and cerebral cortex. Topics such as neural regeneration, plasticity and brain imaging are discussed. Each edition of The human nervous system has featured a set of outstanding illustrations.