Cary D. Alberstone - Anatomic Basis of Neurologic Diagnosis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Anatomic basis of neurologic diagnosis / Cary D. Alberstone [et al.].
p.; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-86-577976-1 (alk. paper)
1. Neurologic examination. 2. Neuroanatomy. I. Alberstone, Cary D.
[DNLM: 1. Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological. 2. Central Nervous Systemanatomy & histology. WL 141 A535 2009]
RC348.A53 2009
616.80475dc22

2008035366

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To my wife, Lisa: Thank you for your patience and your friendship.

And to my children, Lauren and Adam: The nervous system is an extraordinary asset; use yours to the utmost.

Cary Alberstone

I dedicate this book to Mrs. Benzel (Mary, my wife) for her unending love and support of my craziness and to our children (Morgan, Jason, Brian, and Matthew) for their tolerance and their commitment to the team we call family.

Ed Benzel

To my wife, Tania, whose continuous support allowed me to work on this book, and to my children, Elias, Joseph and Maya, who make our efforts all worthwhile.

Imad Najm

I dedicate this book to my wife, Bettina, and my children, Cameron and Marcus, for their unending love and support. My family continuously reminds me why we undertake such endeavors.

Michael Steinmetz