Anatomy : development, function, clinical correlations / William J. Larsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Larsen, William J. (William James)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human anatomy.

Anatomy.

Physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Anatomy.

Physiology.

Physical Description:

x, 741 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Other Title:

Development, function, clinical correlations

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia ; London : Saunders, [2002]

Summary:

This concise, well-illustrated textbook of gross anatomy emphasizes basic principles, functional aspects, and the clinical significance of anatomy. It follows a standard regional organization and covers the essential anatomy a medical student needs to know for class and for the USMLE. The illustrations consist of straightforward, detailed two-color diagrams that focus on functional anatomy. Clinical correlations throughout make anatomy concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. The easy-to-read style and student-friendly design elements aid the learning process by relating details to larger concepts.

Contents:

Section I The Trunk of the Body

1 A Template for Learning Anatomy 5

2 Introduction to the Trunk and the Back 16

3 The Axial Skeleton of the Trunk 32

4 The Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System 50

5 Integrating Structure and Function in the Back 72

6 Introduction to the Thorax: The Thoracic Body Wall 91

7 Overview of the Thoracic Cavities, Compartments, and Viscera 119

8 Trachea, Lungs, and Pleural Cavities 125

9 Anterior, Middle, and Superior Mediastina: The Cardiovascular System 144

10 The Posterior Mediastinum and the Sympathetic Trunk: The Diaphragm 173

11 Introduction to the Abdomen: Structures of the Anterolateral Abdominal Wall 186

12 Abdominal Cavity and Abdominal Viscera 214

13 Posterior Body Wall and Associated Structures 257

14 Pelvic Cavity, Pelvic Bone, and Pelvic Viscera 274

15 The Perineum 304

Section II The Extremities

16 Bones and Joints of the Lower Extremities 337

17 Muscles of the Lower Extremities 370

18 Vessels and Nerves of the Lower Extremities 411

19 Bones and Joints of the Upper Extremities 439

20 Muscles of the Upper Extremities 468

21 Vessels and Nerves of the Upper Extremities 503

Section III The Head and Neck

22 The Skull 539

23 Development of the Head, Neck, and Cranial Nerves 572

24 The Scalp and Face 583

25 The Orbit and Ear 635

26 Sinuses and Cavities of the Head and Introduction to the Brain 664

27 The Neck and Vasculature of the Head and Neck 694.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0721646468

OCLC:

49277653