title: Roots of neuroanatomy, neurology, and neurosurgery as found in the Bible and Talmud.
abstract: Historical observations and interpretations regarding the treatment of components of the nervous system can be found in the writings of the Bible and Talmud. A review of topics germane to modern neuroanatomy, neurology, and neurosurgery from these early, rich writings is presented herein. These historic writings provide a glimpse into the early understanding, description, and treatment of pathologies of the nervous system.
authors: Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, and Department of Cell Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, USA. rstubbs@uab.edu
authors: R Shane
authors: RS
authors: Tubbs
authors: Marios
authors: M
authors: Loukas
authors: Mohammadali M
authors: MM
authors: Shoja
authors: Aaron A
authors: AA
authors: Cohen-Gadol
authors: John C
authors: JC
authors: Wellons
authors: W Jerry
authors: WJ
authors: Oakes
mesh_terms: D001633:Bible; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007599:Judaism / Q000266:history*; D009445:Neuroanatomy / Q000266:history*; D009462:Neurology / Q000266:history*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D012068:Religion and Medicine