Basic Science for the MRCS
A revision guide for surgical trainees
- 4th Edition - April 7, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Michael S. Delbridge, Wissam Al-Jundi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 5 4 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 5 4 1 - 3
A concise revision guide to the core basic sciences for all surgical trainees preparing for Part A of the Intercollegiate MRCS examination. Covering the essential facts for an… Read more
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Request a sales quoteA concise revision guide to the core basic sciences for all surgical trainees preparing for Part A of the Intercollegiate MRCS examination. Covering the essential facts for anatomy, physiology and pathology, with indications of both their clinical relevance and importance. Focusing on the recurring examination themes for initial surgical training, this title is designed for the basic surgical trainee as well as proving useful for those in higher surgical training and for the surgically-inclined, well-motivated student.
- Covers the essentials of the basic sciences – anatomy, physiology and pathology - for the MRCS examination.
- Explains the application and clinical relevance of the three sciences.
- Bulleted text for easy reading and rapid exam preparation.
- Focused on the common themes of the examination.
- Clear annotated line drawings to aid learning.
- 250 new online single-best answer questions in the format of the MRCS Part A examination. Each answer will refer back to text for further reading as required.
- New OSCE ‘Clinical scenarios’ at the end of every chapter.
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- Title page
- Table of Contents
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- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Section I: Anatomy
- 1. The Thorax
- Development
- Thoracic Cage
- Trachea (Fig. 1.6)
- Bronchi (Fig. 1.6)
- The Lungs
- Bronchopulmonary Segments (Fig. 1.7)
- Pleura
- The Diaphragm (Fig. 1.8)
- Anatomy of Respiration
- The Heart (Fig. 1.9)
- Pericardium
- Mediastinum (Fig. 1.11)
- OSCE Scenarios
- 2. The Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum
- Development
- Anterior Abdominal Wall
- The Anatomy of Abdominal Incisions
- Inguinal Canal
- Femoral Canal
- Peritoneal Cavity
- Subphrenic Spaces
- Posterior Abdominal Wall
- Abdominal Aorta (Fig. 2.11)
- Pelvic Floor and Wall
- Perineum
- Urethra
- Scrotum
- Testis and Epididymis
- Abdominal Viscera
- OSCE Scenarios
- 3. The Upper Limb and Breast
- The Pectoral Girdle
- The Bones of the Upper Limb
- Joints of the Upper Limb
- Veins of the Upper Limb
- Arteries of the Upper Limb (Fig. 3.9)
- Brachial Plexus (Fig. 3.10)
- Anatomy of Nerve Lesions
- Spaces of the Hand
- Specialized Areas of the Arm
- Lymphatics of the Upper Limb
- The Breast
- OSCE Scenarios
- 4. The Lower Limb
- The Pelvic Girdle
- Joints and Ligaments of the Pelvis (Figs. 4.3 and 4.4)
- Gluteal Region (Fig. 4.5)
- Bones of the Leg and Foot
- Femoral Triangle (Fig. 4.9)
- Arteries of the Lower Limb (Figs. 4.11 and 4.12)
- The Veins Of The Lower Limb
- Leg Compartments
- Lumbar Plexus (Fig. 4.13)
- Sacral Plexus (Fig. 4.14)
- Nerve Injuries
- Joints
- Arches of the Foot
- OSCE Scenarios
- 5. The Head, Neck and Spine
- Development
- Head
- Cranial Cavity
- Orbit And Eyeball
- The Contents Of The Orbit
- Orbital Muscles
- The Ear
- The Nose And Paranasal Air Sinuses
- Paranasal Air Sinuses
- The Muscles Of Mastication
- Temporomandibular Joint
- Floor of the Mouth and Tongue (Fig. 5.20)
- The Tongue
- Salivary Glands
- The Neck
- The Triangles of the Neck (Fig. 5.21)
- The Thyroid Gland
- Parathyroid Glands
- The Larynx (Fig. 5.24 and 5.25)
- Pharynx (Fig. 5.25)
- Cervical Plexus (Fig. 5.27)
- Root of Neck (Fig. 5.28)
- Lymph Nodes Of The Head And Neck
- Spine
- OSCE Scenarios
- 6. The Nervous System
- The Brain
- Spinal Cord
- The Meninges
- Cranial Nerves
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Upper and Lower Motor Neurons
- Autonomic Nervous System
- OSCE Scenarios
- Section II: Physiology
- 7. General Physiology
- Homeostasis
- Fluid Balance and Fluid Replacement Therapy
- Diuresis
- Water Balance
- Disturbances of Total Body Water Content
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Acid–Base Balance
- Fluid Balance and Fluid Replacement Therapy
- Colloid and Crystalloid Solutions
- Oedema and Lymphatic Function
- OSCE Scenarios
- 8. Respiratory System
- Introduction
- Mechanics Of Ventilation
- Pulmonary Blood Flow
- OSCE Scenarios
- 9. Cardiovascular System
- Cardiac Muscle
- OSCE Scenarios
- 10. Gastrointestinal System
- Functions
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Pancreas
- Liver and Gall Bladder
- Nutrition
- OSCE Scenarios
- 11. Urinary System
- Components
- Renal Blood Supply
- Regulation Of Na+ And Water Reabsorption
- Osce Scenarios
- 12. Endocrine System
- Introduction
- Pituitary And Hypothalamic Function
- Thyroid Function
- Calcium and Phosphate Regulation
- Adrenal Function
- Endocrine Function of the Pancreas
- Osce Scenarios
- 13. Nervous and Locomotor Systems
- Introduction
- Central Nervous System
- Brainstem Death
- Space-Occupying Lesions and Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) (Fig. 13.8)
- Locomotor System
- Locomotion
- Bone Physiology
- OSCE Scenarios
- Section III: Pathology
- 14. Cellular Injury
- Mechanisms of Cellular Injury
- Cell Death
- The Process of Healing
- Injuries to Specific Tissues
- Injury Due to Ionizing Radiation
- OSCE Scenarios
- 15. Disorders of Growth, Morphogenesis and Differentiation
- Growth
- Differentiation
- Morphogenesis
- OSCE Scenarios
- 16. Inflammation
- Classification
- Special Types of Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Granulomatous Disease
- OSCE Scenarios
- 17. Thrombosis, Embolism and Infarction
- Thrombosis
- Embolism
- Ischaemia, Infarction and Gangrene
- OSCE Scenarios
- 18. Neoplasia
- Classification Of Tumours
- Nomenclature Of Tumours
- Tumour Growth Patterns
- Carcinogenesis
- Host Factors and Carcinogenesis
- Premalignant Disease
- Behaviour Of Tumours
- Clinical Effects of Tumours
- Tumour Dependency
- Prognosis of Tumours
- Screening
- Osce Scenarios
- 19. Immunology
- Immunity
- Humoral Immunity
- The Structure of the Immune System
- Complement
- Immune Deficiency
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Autoimmunity
- Organ Transplantation
- Immunosuppression
- Osce Scenarios
- 20. Haemopoietic and Lymphoreticular System
- Haemopoiesis
- Anaemia
- White Blood Cells (Leucocytes)
- Haemostasis
- Disorders of Haemostasis
- Lymphoid System
- Lymphatic System
- Spleen
- Thymus
- Blood Groups
- Blood Products (Fig. 20.4)
- OSCE Scenarios
- 21. Basic Microbiology
- Sources of Surgical Infection
- Surgically Important Microorganisms
- Pathophysiology of Sepsis
- Surgical Sepsis
- Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
- Prevention of Infection
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Modern Antibiotic Usage
- OSCE Scenarios
- 22. System-Specific Pathology
- Nervous System
- Intracranial Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Cerebral Abscess
- Tumours of the Nervous System
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Musculoskeletal System
- Pathological Fractures
- Arthritis
- Bone Tumours
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Lung Tumours
- Lung Infections
- Empyema
- Breast Disorders
- Cardiovascular System
- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Aneurysms
- Endocrine System
- Genitourinary System
- Gastrointestinal System
- OSCE Scenarios
- IV: Appendix
- Appendix. Osce Scenario Answers
- Osce Scenario Answer 1.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 1.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 1.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 1.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 1.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 2.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 2.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 2.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 2.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 2.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 3.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 3.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 3.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 3.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 3.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 4.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 4.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 4.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 4.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 4.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 5.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 5.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 5.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 5.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 5.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 6.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 6.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 6.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 6.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 7.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 7.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 7.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 7.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 7.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 8.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 8.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 8.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 8.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 9.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 9.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 9.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 9.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 10.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 10.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 10.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 10.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 10.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 11.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 11.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 11.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 11.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 12.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 12.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 12.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 12.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 13.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 13.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 13.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 13.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 13.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 14.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 14.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 14.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 14.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 15.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 15.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 15.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 15.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 16.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 16.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 16.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 16.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 16.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 17.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 17.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 17.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 17.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 18.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 18.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 18.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 18.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 18.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 19.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 19.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 19.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 19.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 20.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 20.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 20.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 20.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 20.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 21.1
- Osce Scenario Answer 21.2
- Osce Scenario Answer 21.3
- Osce Scenario Answer 21.4
- Osce Scenario Answer 21.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.1
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- Osce Scenario Answer 22.3
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- Osce Scenario Answer 22.5
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.6
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.7
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.8
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.9
- Osce Scenario Answer 22.11
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: April 7, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702085406
- eBook ISBN: 9780702085413
MD
Michael S. Delbridge
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKWA
Wissam Al-Jundi
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, 1 Edith Cavell Close, Norwich, UK