Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Speech and Hearing Sciences

Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for  Speech and Hearing Sciences provides a thorough yet readable examination  of the neuroanatomical underpinnings within communication sciences and  disorders. The textbook is designed for undergraduate or graduate  courses related to the neuroscience of speech and hearing. Each chapter  begins with detailed learning outcomes and also sets the context for the  content in understandable terms, providing the student with an  understanding of the importance of knowing the material. Additionally,  each chapter ends with study questions to reinforce the content and  check comprehension.

 After 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 text culminates  in discussion of motor control for speech and swallowing.

 Key Features:

• More than 175 images and photographs presented in full-color
• More than 65 tables that provide succinct depth and detail to the content
• 16  neurological fully-annotated case studies with SLP diagnostic  information, as well as 6 cases from neurosurgeons that include MRI  and/or video
• 45  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