Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will:

• be able to trace the embryonic development of the central nervous system and understand potential deviations
  
  
• be aware of the structure and function of the neuron, the functional unit of the central nervous system
  
  
• understand the anatomy of the brain and the function and interactions of its parts
  
  
• be knowledgeable about the functions of the peripheral nervous system and the autonomic nervous system
  
  
• be able to describe the origin and function of cerebrospinal fluid and its associated blockage in hydrocephalus
  
  
• be aware of current and future trends in radiographic investigation of the central nervous system