Nolte's The Human Brain: An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Neuroscience**

Acquiring a solid understanding of the gross anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and brainstem is a challenging task―one that’s made easier and more enjoyable with Nolte's The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy, 9th Edition. This highly regarded textbook demystifies the complexities of all key topics in functional neuroanatomy and neuroscience, using a clear writing style, interesting examples, and high-quality visual cues to provide the ideal depth of well-rounded coverage.

• Uses a succinct, easy-to-understand writing style and plentiful diagrams to help you understand a difficult and often intimidating subject
• Features highly templated, concise chapters that reinforce and expand your knowledge
• Includes more Clinical Focus Boxes throughout, including neuropathology and neuropharmacology
• Provides a real-life perspective through clinically relevant examples, up-to-date neuroimaging techniques, integrated coverage of neurogenetics and neuroimmunology, and superb illustrations that support and explain the text
• Features a glossary of key terms that elucidates every part of the text, complemented by 3-dimensional images of the brain and the most up-to-date terminology throughout
• Helps you gauge your mastery of the material and build confidence with multiple choice questions that provide effective chapter review and quick practice for your exams
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Todd W. Vanderah is Regents Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Co-Director of the MD/PhD Program at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

Douglas J. Gould is Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan.