This section introduces students to stereotaxic surgery and the use of stereotaxic atlases. It covers the concept of neuromeres and brain development, provides an overview of the brain through various simplified diagrams (three sagittal, five coronal, and two horizontal) and surface diagrams. Additionally, it includes a nomenclature ontology tree and 161 coronal diagrams with corresponding photographic plates. The table of contents is provided by Blackwell's Book Services and R.R. Bowker, used with permission.This section introduces students to stereotaxic surgery and the use of stereotaxic atlases. It covers the concept of neuromeres and brain development, provides an overview of the brain through various simplified diagrams (three sagittal, five coronal, and two horizontal) and surface diagrams. Additionally, it includes a nomenclature ontology tree and 161 coronal diagrams with corresponding photographic plates. The table of contents is provided by Blackwell's Book Services and R.R. Bowker, used with permission.