Textbook of Anatomy: Upper Limb and Thorax

Authors : Vishram Singh

Edition : 2

Year : 2014 

Description :

The Second Edition of this Volume is updated in accordance with the syllabus of Anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail the anatomy of upper limb and thorax. The anatomy of heart and lungs is co-related cllinically in depth. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological basis of clinical conditions through its features - Clinical Correlation and Clinical Case Study.

Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details - ideal for undergraduate medical and dental students. It is highly recommended for those preparing for various entrance examinations, like PG entrance, USMLE, PLAB, etc.

Features

Detailed exposition on joints movements and nerves of the upper limb

Surgical anatomy of heart and lungs

Chapters on Bones of the Upper Limb, Pectoral Region, Axilla (Armpit), Arm, Forearm, Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints, Lungs (Pulmones), Trachea and Esophagus have been revised thoroughly

Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of anatomical facts, have been modified extensively

Addition of new line diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams

Addition of halftone figures to enrich the understanding of clinical correlations

Inclusion of new tables and flowcharts and revision in earlier tables

Clinical Case Study at the end of each chapter to initiate interest of students in problem based learning (PBL)

Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers, especially the aspiring postgraduates

Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember

Multiple Choice Questions at the end of the book for self-assessment of the topics studied

• Chapter 1 Introduction to the Upper Limb
• Chapter 2 Bones of the Upper Limb
• Chapter 3 Pectoral Region
• Chapter 4 Axilla (Armpit)
• Chapter 5 Back of the Body and Scapular Region
• Chapter 6 Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)
• Chapter 7 Cutaneous Innervation, Venous Drainage, and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb
• Chapter 8 Arm
• Chapter 9 Forearm
• Chapter 10 Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints
• Chapter 11 Hand
• Chapter 12 Joints and Movements of the Hand
• Chapter 13 Major Nerves of the Upper Limb
• Chapter 14 Introduction to Thorax and Thoracic Cage
• Chapter 15 Bones and Joints of the Thorax
• Chapter 16 Thoracic Wall and Mechanism of Respiration
• Chapter 17 Pleural Cavities
• Chapter 18 Lungs (Pulmones)
• Chapter 19 Mediastinum
• Chapter 20 Pericardium and Heart
• Chapter 21 Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Th ymus
• Chapter 22 Trachea and Esophagus
• Chapter 23 Th oracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Index

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