The human brainstem has long been a neglected area in clinical medicine. This is shown by the fact that there is no introductory book on the neuroanatomy and pathology of this region.

This book is intended to introduce the reader to the neuroanatomy of the human brainstem and combines an atlas with detailed information on the individual structures. The atlas features a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging series, histological specimens  (Darrow Red and Campbell staining) and a plastinate-based topographical part, which allows direct comparison of histological and topographical findings with neuroimaging. In addition, the reader is guided along the brainstem neuromer model through the human brainstem and learns about the functional properties of the individual structures of the brainstem. Where appropriate, peripheral targets of brainstem structures are illustrated and explained. Furthermore, each chapter covers the most important neurological disorders affecting the brainstem.

This book aims to demonstrate that sound anatomical knowledge is required to understand brainstem pathology. It will particularly help those new to the field to better understand the complex anatomy of the human brainstem and will be useful to basic and clinical neuroscientists alike.

PART I

General consideration
Development of the brainstem
Rhombomere 11 r11
Rhombomere 10 r10
Rhombomere 9 r9
Rhombomere 8 r8
Rhombomere 7 r7
Rhombomere 6 r6
Rhombomere 5 r5
Rhombomere 4 r4
Rhombomere 3 r3
Rhombomere 2 r2
Rhombomere 1 r1
Isthmus r0
Mesencephalon m1 /m2
Pretectum p1 (Prosomere 1)
PART II ATLAS
Histology atlas of the human brain
Darrow red series (Visualization of perikarya).-  Campbell series (Visualization of fiber tracts)
Atlas of the human brainstem - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Topographical atlas of plastinated sections of the human brainstem and cranial nerve target structures.