Human Brain Mapping
The following is a list of topics related to brain mapping, and major brain mapping research projects (listed below). Coverage is intended to be broad and comprehensive, and adequately cover the entire brain mapping field. Topics included are in rough proportion to their generally accepted overall importance to the human brain structure and function. It is not intended to be recursively exhaustive in every possible direction but to give an overview of what areas of knowledge may be impacted by the large new bran mapping research initiatives.
While the emphasis here is on physical brain structure, functional aspects are also included. Mind concepts (as in mind vs. body), and cognitive and behavioral aspects, are introduced where they have at least a fairly direct connection to physical aspects of the brain, neurons, spinal cord, nerve networks, neurotransmitters, etc.
Topics are roughly clustered as shown in the table of contents. Inside each cluster specific Wikipedia articles are listed, or topics are cross referenced to article sub sections where they are discussed. Brief annotations are given where the article's contents may not be immediately apparent to many readers.
Read more about Human Brain Mapping: Broad Scope Articles, The Neuron Doctrine, Map, Atlas, and Database Projects, General, Specific Systems, Microscopic Level Anatomy, Genetics, Evolution, Normal Development, Memory, Motor Output and Behavior, Gender Differences and Sexuality, Higher Level Functioning, Neurodegeneration and Dementia, Brain Tumors and Cancer, Brain Injury, Seizures, Stroke, Recreational Drugs, Alcohol and Addictions, Mental Health Disorders, Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy, Electrical, Case Histories, Scientists, Academics and Researchers, Research Institutions, Journals, Other, See Also Categories
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