Clinical Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple [Book & CD-ROM]

by Stephen Goldberg

This now-classic text presents the most relevant points in clinical neuroanatomy with mnemonics, humor and case presentations. The book now includes and interactive CD with a lab section, 3D rotations, interactive anatomy, tutorial on neurologic localization, and quiz. Third edition.

Genres: Neuroscience, Medicine, Medical, Nonfiction, Science, Reference, Textbooks

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1979

Reviews

[Ashley Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

but why am i still perplexed? 🥲
really appreciate that there were illustrations because without them i’d be hella lost. made some big topics like vascular neuroanatomy very approachable- will definitely be referring back to those sections!! had to read some sections twice but i don’t think that was a book problem, moreso a how do you make neuro simple issue? some things are meant to be complex

[Manar Faseeh · Rating 3 out of 5]

It helps me to imagine the vasculature of the brain and deficits in each lesion.
I thing it's a good entrance to go deeper in the anatomy of CNS.

[freddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The rating spreadsheet I use doesn't really work for nonfic, so it's back to my old [shrug emoji] throws out a star rating method.

[Patrick Albrant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful, but title is misleading. Turns out there is nothing ridiculously simple about neuroanatomy.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok fine so this is more of a joke but it really is the only book that I'm currently reading (or supposed to anyways). If only this website had the option for my massive notes packet for neuroscience then that would be on here as the only true thing that I am currently reading.

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better for the clinical years than the pre-clinical years, although I used it during both. I found this to be most useful as a refresher during rotations.

[Mafalda Mascarenhas · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is not a textbook. it's a nice book for starting or reviewing concepts. the authors make an effort to provide simple and meaningful clinical insights about the brain. but it does not replace a textbook (and it's not supposed to do so). keeping thatn in mind I strongly suggest it to anyone studying neuroanatomy

[Melvin Marsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I originally got this for medical school, but unfortunately never got to use it for that purpose. I am however reading it to help a little with my neuropsychology. The author tries to be funny and sometimes it works better than others. Still not a bad book. I do believe I have an older edition as there was no CD Rom for mine. Might have made it better.

[Hamza Salim · Rating 5 out of 5]

جزا الله عنّا نوفلًا بالخير، فلولا خشية أمتحانه، لما تصفّحنا كتابًا عظيمُا كهذا.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect little reference book if you need a neuro anatomy review

[Loly · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[H. C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful and clear.

[Jacob Watters · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, entertaining read for medical students. High yield subjects.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't read this straight through, but it is an awesome supplement to lectures.

[Zach Brugnara]

Steve is giving me the upper hand in Anatomy class!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good refresher, but felt there were some unexplained/less clear aspects that made it more difficult [eg decussation and synapse levels] than it had to be

[Sadhika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book for both, the students reading neuroanatomy for the first time and those who want to touch base again. A very easy read, with concepts explained in a qiurky manner, makes sure you never forget your basics.

[Allegra S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super helpful!

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book lives up to its name!
The author manages to take a subject that is often complex and present it in a way that simplifies it to the main concepts. I found it very helpful for really gaining an understanding of the structures in the brain, which I could build on as I learned about pathologies. The drawings and explanations related to the brainstem were particularly helpful, providing mnemonics after concepts were presented.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone - like me - who struggled a bit to grasp the structures of neuroanatomy as presented in other textbooks or lectures.

[Flan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't exactly a book you read. It is a study guide helping you to grasp neuroanatomy. The anatomy is grouped together to help you remember. Silly drawings and puns are added as they cite a study saying silly is easier to remember. Useful to students who need to memorize neuroanatomy. I refer to it over and over.

[BatteryGraveyard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read, offers some good mnemonics. I wished it was more systematic since it tends to jump around topics from time to time. As a basis for neurology I think it should be more detailed as I'll need some other literature to cover the topics that this book skipped.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives an excellent review of all of the some clinical concepts in a way that is easy to understand. I would recommend using it alongside an anatomy text book until you learn all of the structures that he referenced though.

[M G · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a simple add-on to "heavy" textbooks on neuroanatomy, that offers some nice mnemonics and creative presentation of typical anatomical pearls. Unfortunately, too limited to get away with it only, even for non-neurologists.

[Tomass]

It's not ridiculously simple. Actually.

[Sun · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is a nice simple book ... if you miss a lecture you can just read this and you will be fine

[Michael David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understood more about Neuroanatomy reading this book than reading the entirety of Carpenter.

It's that good.

[Amr Khaled · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it's supposed to be a side-kick, but this book was really "clinically" helpful. Emphasis on clinically.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the simplest I've read, but a good review .

[Bria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used this to study for PT NCS exam. It's down and dirty, no fluff of the nervous system. This is the stuff that you really need to know clinically. A good reference to keep on the shelf too!

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful addition to other more comprehensive texts.