The Chick Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates: An Atlas featuring Neuromeric Subdivisions and Mammalian Homologies

by Luis Puelles, Margaret Martinez-De-La-Torre, Salvador Martinez

The chicken is the standard model for avian and vertebrate brain anatomy, particularly in development. The Chick Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates contains 200 coronal plates and diagrams, 40 sagittal plates and diagrams, and 20 horizontal plates and diagrams, illustrated in stereotaxic coordinates. This book is essential for anyone studying the physiology and function of the chick brain.

* Presents the highest level of anatomical detail currently unavailable
* Juxtaposes histology with diagrams for ease of study
* Employs standarized use of homologies, nomenclature, and abbreviation similar to that in other Elsevier atlases by George Paxinos

272 pages, Hardcover

First published July 27, 2007