The second edition of this book is further streamlined and clinically focused from its previous edition. Text has been thoroughly revised to explain the concepts in simple and easy-to-understand language. Many improved and full-color new illustrations have been added to understand the basic concepts of this complicated subject. Highlights: ? This book is extensively revised as per the competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum. All the competencies, as recommended by the National Medical Commission of India, have been included. ? A new chapter Imaging of the Brain and Spinal Cord has been included to help students understand the importance of X-rays, angiography, MRIs, CT, and PET scanning. ? The ?Clinical Aspect? is now more explanatory for ease in understanding by first year students. ? Many new line diagrams and flowcharts have been included and existing line diagrams have been modified so that students are able to reproduce them easily. ? Language has been kept very simple and concise. Less important details are omitted. ? Chapter-end summaries have been included to help in quick revision. ? For the self-assessment of the topic, new MCQs with answers and explanations are included.