I have great pleasure in presenting the eighth edition of TEXTBOOK OF HUMAN NEUROANATOMY.

As in previous editions, the main effort has been to present a complicated subject in as simple a manner as possible. The major problem that faces the author of any student textbook is to decide just how much to include out of the limitless volume of information available. Some facts are such that no student can afford to be without them. However, these essentials are often wrapped up in a huge mass of detail which often serves only to obscure the important principles relevant to future clinical studies. It is for this reason that, in this edition, essential matter is clearly demarcated from more advanced detail. Clinical matter is similarly demarcated.

In this edition the book has been given a strong clinical orientation which will appeal specially to advanced students.

I am much obliged to Shri Jitendar P. Vij, CMD of Jaypee Brothers for being always extremely helpful and accommodating. His hard work and his pleasant nature make him a delight to work with.

I continue to be obliged to Prof. S.C. Srivastava, and to Dr. R.K. Yadav for very kindly providing a number of photographs.

As always, I am deeply indebted to readers who have sent words of encouragement and suggestions for improvement. I am grateful to all students who have read this book, because without them the book would have no reason to exist.