Anatomy of the Central Nervous System (cont.)
Medical Author:
Fernando Dangond, MD
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and Keywordsanatomy of the central nervous system, central nervous system, CNS, central nervous system anatomy, CNS anatomy, anatomy of the central nervous system, anatomy of the CNS, brain, spinal cord, spinal column, cerebrospinal fluid, meninges, pia matter, arachnoid, dura matter, cerebrum, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, cortex, gray matter, white matter, neurons, midbrain, limbic system, thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, cerebellum, brainstem, medulla oblongata, vertebrae, cartilage, myelin Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Anatomy of the Central Nervous System
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