Neuroanatomy teaching most often takes the form of detailed didactic lectures, consolidated by application of new knowledge in the anatomy laboratory where cadaveric specimens can be closely examined, and are often accompanied by clinical vignettes and imaging correlates. Such exposure to neuroanatomy is undoubtedly effective, but for learners then proceeding to further training Pocket Brain is...

Although considered an excellent anatomist, Carolus Stephanus is unknown to many and moreover, his contributions to the early understanding of neuroanatomy are mostly lost to history. This 16th century French anatomist was partially taught by Sylvius and was the classmate of Vesalius. He was a prolific writer but most of his work and research were overshadowed by Vesalius. His contributions to ...

INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES The authors make the balance of the first five years of teaching Anatomy to the Licensure in Health Sciences, of Lisbon University. MATERIALS AND METHODS Were studied 408 students, enrolled in the Curricular Unit of Anatomy (mandatory subject of the 1st semester) and 29 in the Curricular Unit of Neuroanatomy (optional subject of the 6th semester). It was performed the ...