Short description
Responding to current trends in anatomy curricula, this innovative new resource covers surface and radiological anatomy and cutaneous and muscular innervations as well as gross anatomy. Outstandingly realistic three-dimensional photographs and illustrations, plus a consistent chapter organization, summary tables, and other user-friendly features, enhance readers' mastery of essential information. It provides students with a unique resource for use before, during and after lab work, in preparation for examinations, and later on as a primer for clinical work.
Long description
Responding to current trends in anatomy curricula, this innovative new resource covers surface and radiologi?cal anatomy and cutaneous and muscular innervations as well as gross anatomy. Outstandingly realistic three-dimensional photographs and illustrations, plus a consistent chapter organization, summary tables, and other user-friendly features, enhance readers' mastery of essential information. It provides students with a unique resource for use before, during and after lab work, in preparation for examinations, and later on as a primer for clinical work.
Review
.,. Provides a clear three-dimensional understanding of anatomical structures by creating a unique photographic image collection of human gross anatomy...an outstanding exemplar of its genre, innovative and compelling in terms of production and a masterpiece of utility for students and professionals alike. - Association of American Publishers (AAP)
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Anatomy UNIT 1: HEAD & NECK 2. Introduction to Head and Neck 3. Skull 4. Scalp and Face 5. Parotid, Temporal and Pterygopalatine Regions 6. Eye 7. Ear 8. Nose 9. Oral Region 10. Pharynx and Larynx 11. Submental Region 12. Anterior Triangle 13. Posterior Triangle/Deep Neck UNIT 2: UPPER EXTREMITY 14. Introduction to the Upper Extremity 15. Breast and Pectoral Regions 16. Axilla/Brachial Plexus 17. Scapular Region 18. Shoulder Complex 19. Arm 20. Elbow Joint/Cubital Fossa 21. Anterior Forearm 22. Posterior Forearm 23. Wrist and Hand Joints 24. Hand Muscles UNIT 3: THORAX, ABDOMEN & PELVIS 25. Introduction to Thorax/Abdomen/Pelvis 26. Vertebral Column 27. Posterior Neck (Nuchal Region) 28. Back Muscles 29. Chest Wall/Thorax 30. Heart 31. Lungs 32. Diaphragm/Posterior Abdominal Wall 33. Abdominal Organs 34. Gastrointestinal Tract 35. Anterolateral Abdominal Wall/Inguinal Region 36. Pelvis 37. Pelvic Viscera - Male and Female 38. Perineum UNIT 4: THE LOWER EXTREMITY 39. Introduction to the Lower Extremity 40. Anteromedial Thigh 41. Hip Joint 42. Gluteal Region/Posterior Thigh 43. Knee Joint and Popliteal Fossa 44. Anterolateral Leg 45. Posterior Leg 46. Ankle Complex 47. Foot