Main 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.

Thorough revision of all the chapters
Detailed exposition on joints and nerves of the upper limb
Surgical anatomy of heart, lungs, trachea and oesophagus
Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting clinical application of anatomical facts, have been updated extensively
Golden Facts to Remember at the end of each chapter highlight the salient and important points for the purpose of viva-voce and competitive exams
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 inculcate interest among readers, especially 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
New to This Edition

Includes new chapters on surface anatomy in each section of upper limb and thorax
Addition of many new line and half-tone diagrams, radiographs, CT scans and MRI images, tables, flowcharts to facilitate greater retention of knowledge

Additional Feature

Complimentary access to full e-book

Contents:

1 Introduction to the Upper Limb

2 Bones of the Upper Limb

3 Pectoral Region

4 Axilla (Armpit)

5 Back of the Body and Scapular Region

6 Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)

7 Cutaneous Innervation, Venous Drainage and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb

8 Arm

9 Forearm

10 Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints

11 Hand

12 Joints and Movements of the Hand

13 Major Nerves of the Upper Limb

14 Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb

15 Introduction to Thorax

16 Bones and joints of the thorax

17 Thoracic Wall and the Mechanism of Respiration

18 Pleural Cavities

19 Lungs (Pulmones)

20 Mediastinum

21 Pericardium and Heart

22 Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus

23 Trachea and Oesophagus

24 Thoracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks

25 Surface Anatomy of the Thorax

Multiple Choice Questions

Index