The Human Brain

This book is unique among the current literature in that it systematically documents the prenatal structural development of the human brain. It is based on lifelong study using essentially a single staining procedure, the classic rapid Golgi procedure, which ensures an unusual and desirable uniformity in the observations. The book is amply illustrated with 81 large, high-quality color photomicrographs never previously reproduced. These photomicrographs, obtained at 6, 7, 11, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 weeks of gestation, offer a fascinating insight into the sequential prenatal development of neurons, blood vessels, and glia in the human brain. Table of contents Mammalian Cerebral Cortex: Embryonic Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-Human Motor Cortex: Development and Cytoarchitecture.-The Mammalian Pyramidal Neuron: Development, Structure and Function.-Human Motor Cortex First Lamina: Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-Human Motor Cortex Excitatory/ Inhibitory Neuronal Systems: Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-Human Cerebral Cortex Intrinsic Microvascular System: Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-Human Motor Cortex First Lamina and Gray Matter Special Astrocytes: Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-New Developmental Cytoarchitectonics Therory and Nomenclature.- Epilogue.- Cat Motor Cortex: Devolpment and Cytoarchitecture.-Appendix: The Rapid Golgi Reaction - A Personal Quest.