The Cranial Nerves

The Cranial Nerves serves to simplify and consolidate the complex material of cranial nerve anatomy. The text guides the reader through an understanding of the fundamentals of cranial nerve anatomy and comes with a comprehensive poster that details every named cranial nerve branch. To enhance their effectiveness, the text and poster are complimented by an interactive website. When combined, these three tools create a new and unique system that is highly conducive to learning. The material covered is designed to be accessible to even beginner students. The text starts with the basics of neuroanatomy, allowing for feelings of intimidation and confusion to be replaced with confidence and understanding. Subjects covered include information on brain stem nuclei, cranial nerve fiber compositions, ganglia, branches, and innervations. The medical terms discussed are introduced and explained in a succinct fashion and mnemonic devices are interspersed throughout to promote quick absorption of the material. Chapter tests with thoroughly explanatory answer keys are utilized to promote efficient and independent learning. The accompanying interactive website includes a 180 question comprehensive final exam, additional randomized exams, interactive posters, crossword puzzles, and flashcards. The user is allowed to track his or her progress and review information in a fun and innovative fashion. Problem areas can be identified and future exercises can be tailored to address deficiencies. With effort and the use of this course, even beginner students find themselves converted to cranial nerve "experts". There is simply no better system for self-study. The student who reads the text, completes all exams, and methodically uses the web-based applications will have a significant advantage when pursuing any form of medical education.