The manual is devoted to one of the most important sections of normal human anatomy - the anatomy of the central nervous system. The material is presented from functional positions, taking into account the International Anatomical Nomenclature (2003 g.) ). The manual systematizes and summarizes modern ideas about the macro-microscopic anatomy of the brain. The regularities of the structure of the neuron, reflex arc, afferent and efferent nerve fibers system. The functional significance of the main anatomical formations in each part of the brain is shown and the most characteristic clinical manifestations in their lesions are presented. Modern ideas about the dynamic localization of functions in the cerebral cortex are considered, the main conductive pathways of the central nervous system and functional disorders in their lesions are described in detail. The text of the manual is richly illustrated with classical and original drawings. The manual is intended for students of medical universities and psychological faculties of universities . It can be used by neuropathologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts, otorhinolaryngologists, ophthalmologists, as well as teachers of specialized clinical departments. In addition, the text is attached to the atlas of photographs of natural macropreparations and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain on the anatomy of the central nervous system. ;Griff:Recommended by the Educational and Methodological Association for Medical and Pharmaceutical Education of Russian Universities as a textbook for students of medical universities