What does a neuroanatomist do?

Answer 1

Neuroanatomy is the study of the anatomy and organization of the nervous system. In contrast to animals with radial symmetry, whose nervous system consists of a distributed network of cells, animals with bilateral symmetry have segregated, defined nervous systems, and thus we can begin to speak of their neuroanatomy. In vertebrates, both the internal structure of the brain and spinal cord (together called the central nervous system, or CNS) and the routes of the nerves that connect to the rest of the body (known as the peripheral nervous system, or PNS) are extremely elaborate. The delineation of distinct structures and regions of the nervous system has been critical in investigating how it works. For example, much of what neuroscientists have learned comes from observing how damage or "lesions" to specific brain areas affects behavior or other neural functions.

Answer 2

A neuroanatomist studies the structure and organization of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They examine the anatomy of neurons, synapses, and neural circuits to understand how the nervous system functions and how it can be affected by diseases or injuries. Neuroanatomists often use techniques such as microscopy, imaging, and neuroanatomical tracing to explore the intricacies of the nervous system.