Functional Neuroanatomy

 Instructor: Susan Bookheimer (794-6386)

Course Objective:

 To be able to recognize structures on an MRI, understand their functional significance, likely deficits if lesioned, and to know the names of major cortical and subcortical regions including Brodmann's areas.

Schedule:

Week Date Topic
1 10/11 Intro to cortical structures, major landmarks, major systems review
2 10/18 Visual System I
3 10/25 Visual System II - objects and locations
4 11/01 Language I
5 11/08 Language II
6 11/15 Parietal systems, space and attention
7 11/22 No Class - Happy Thanksgiving!
8 11/29 Cortical motor and premotor systems
9 12/06 Frontal Lobe systems and disorders
10 12/13 Limbic system, fear and amygdala
11 12/20 Memory I
12 1/3 Memory II
13 1/10 Subcortical motor
14 1/17 Huge, Killer Exam!!

Helpful Links:

  • Class Atlas - Axial slices

  • Class Atlas - Sagittal slices

  • Outline of Brodmann's areas

  • Whole Brain Atlas (Harvard)

  • Neurosciences on the Internet

  • BrainInfo (University of Washington)

  • Talairach Daemon

    This page is maintained by Ann Firestine [updated 10.25.01]