Brain Model & Puzzle Anatomy and Functional Areas of the Brain (Paperback)

Norton

ISBN 10: 0393732894 / ISBN 13: 9780393732894

Published by WW Norton & Co, New York, 2008

Paperback. An ideal tool for helping your clients to visualize the complexities of the brain and mental health disorders-and a useful refresher for practitioners who find brain anatomy overwhelming-this color-coded brain puzzle puts it all in perspective, allowing users to deconstruct the major functional areas of the cerebral cortex to see exactly how and where they fit together. Each section of the brain is a removable piece. All the major cortex areas are represented, in a parietal view-visual, associative, motor, auditory, emotional, sensory association, olfactory, somatosensory, Wernicke's area, areas governing higher mental functions, and the cerebellum. A legend is included indicating what each of the functional areas is responsible for, from short-term memory and hunger, to language comprehension and creativity, and the ability to concentrate. Fun as well as educational, this hands-on model will help you engage your clients-and brush up on your own knowledge of brain anatomy. Helps the client visualise the complexities of the brain and mental health disorders. This book contains a colour-coded puzzle that allows users to deconstruct the cerebral cortex to see exactly how and where it fits together. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780393732894

Synopsis:

An ideal tool for helping your clients to visualize the complexities of the brain and mental health disorders--and a useful refresher for practitioners who find brain anatomy overwhelming--this color-coded brain puzzle puts it all in perspective, allowing users to deconstruct the major functional areas of the cerebral cortex to see exactly how and where they fit together. Each section of the brain is a removable piece. All the major cortex areas are represented, in a parietal view--visual, associative, motor, auditory, emotional, sensory association, olfactory, somatosensory, Wernicke's area, areas governing higher mental functions, and the cerebellum. A legend is included indicating what each of the functional areas is responsible for, from short-term memory and hunger, to language comprehension and creativity, and the ability to concentrate. Fun as well as educational, this hands-on model will help you engage your clients--and brush up on your own knowledge of brain anatomy.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Brain Model & Puzzle Anatomy and Functional ...
Publisher: WW Norton & Co, New York
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 1st Edition