The Graphic Brain is compatible with Windows 95, 98 and ME. It is not compatible and will not run with Windows NT, 2000, or XP.

Part I: The Atlas provides easy access to Weil stained sections through the spinal cord, hindbrain, midbrain and forebrain. Forebrain sections are presented in coronal, sagittal and horizontal planes. The interactive format allows students to quiz themselves informally before they view the names and functional connections of tracts and nuclei.

Part II: Functional Systems shows all the major sensory systems (including subsections with major reflex pathways such as pupillary light reflexes), cranial nerves, the hypothalamus, and motor systems (including the autonomic nervous system). It provides a three-dimensional display of the principal functional systems in the central nervous system, using flashing colors at each synapse to trace the complete trajectories of motor and sensory pathways.

Each step along the way is cross-referenced to the Atlas for a more detailed view of relevant nuclei and tracts in relation to other structures.

Part III: Clinical Correlations includes case-study descriptions of various neurologic problems. Full cross-referencing to Parts I and II helps to reinforce students' understanding of structures and applications of functional neuroanatomy.

System Requirements: IBM compatible computer (386 or better) under MS-DOS, OS/2 or Windows 95. Color VGA monitor, mouse, 4-6 MB of ram, and 55 MB of free hard disk space.

Users Comments:

"...Let me tell you what a pleasure it has been to use the software! I have painful memories of when I studied neuroanatomy 15 years ago. At that time, I would have given anything to have a program like this." - Paul Langman, Ph.D. Iwate Medical University, Japan

"...The students and I feel that the program is a great success. From the student point of view, there are several strong points of the program. Students tend to work in spurts, i.e., just before tests, and the interactive nature of the program allows them to cram for relatively long times while maintaining interest. The rapid feedback provided by the computer when the student confirms a correct identification provides a powerful reward and sustains motivation. ...From my point of view as an instructor, the critical feature is that the program can be used for both teaching and testing. I lecture with the program, the students then work with the program on PCs around campus, and ultimately I test them using the program. ...when the students look back on the course they will remember your program as its central feature. Congratulations on this excellent work." - Harry Sinnamon, Ph.D. Wesleyan University, Connecticut