General Anatomy with Systemic Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Genetics, 3rd Updated Edition
- 3rd Edition - March 29, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Author: Vishram Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 2 4 3 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 2 4 4 - 3
Third edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail the ba… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThird edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail the basic fundamentals of human anatomy and builds understanding of structures, their relations and functions within the complex human body. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological/radiological/genetic basis of common clinical problems through its features and Clinical Correlations. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides the knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details. The specific learning objectives have been given in the beginning of each chapter to facilitate self-learning by the students.
Ideal for UG medical and dental students, NEET PG entrance examinations, USMLE, PLAB, FMGE, etc.
- Thorough revision of all the chapters
- Detailed exposition on bones, joints, basics of imaging anatomy and genetics
- 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
- 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 each chapter for self-assessment of the topics studied
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Competency Map
- Chapter 1: Introduction and History of Anatomy
- Introduction
- History of anatomy
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 2: Anatomical Terminology
- Positions of the body AN1.1
- Anatomical planes of the body AN1.1
- Anatomical terms AN1.1
- Special terms used in dentistry
- Anatomical nomenclature
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 3: Architecture and Design of Human Body
- Classification of humans in the Animal Kingdom
- Characteristics of humans
- Organization of the human body
- Body regions
- Body cavities
- Body membranes
- Body fluids
- General disposition of the body structures
- Introduction to the study of illness
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 4: Cells and Tissues of the Body
- Cells
- Tissues
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 5: Skin, Superficial Fascia and Deep Fascia
- Skin AN4.1
- Superficial fascia AN4.3
- Deep fascia
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 6: Skeleton
- Types of the skeleton
- Bones
- Cartilage AN2.4
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 7: Joints
- Classification of joints AN2.5
- Synovial joints
- Biomechanics of body movements
- Position of the joints
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 8: Vertebral Column
- Vertebrae
- Intervertebral discs
- Curvatures of the vertebral column
- Vertebral column and its muscles
- Movements of the vertebral column
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 9: Muscular System
- Types of muscles AN3.1
- Basic properties of muscles
- Skeletal muscles
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 10: Cardiovascular System
- Components of cardiovascular system AN5.2, AN5.4, AN5.5, AN5.6, AN5.7
- Anastomosis AN5.6
- Circulation of blood
- Foetal Circulation
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 11: Lymphatic System
- Components of the lymphatic system AN5.1, AN5.8, AN6.1
- Lymphocytes and Immunity
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 12: Nervous System
- Subdivisions of the nervous system AN7.1
- Structural organization of the nervous system AN7.2
- Nerve fibres
- Nerves
- Autonomic nervous system
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 13: Endocrine System
- Endocrine glands
- Scattered masses of endocrine cells in exocrine glands
- Diffuse neuroendocrine cells
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 14: Digestive and Respiratory Systems
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 15: Urogenital System
- Urinary system
- Genital/Reproductive system
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 16: Radiological (Imaging) Anatomy
- Imaging techniques: using ionizing radiation
- Imaging techniques: not using ionizing radiation
- Radiological terms in present perspective
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Chapter 17: Medical Genetics
- Deoxyribonucleic acid
- Ribonucleic acid
- Chromosomes
- Sex chromatin (Barr body)
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Genes
- Inheritance
- Genetic basis of diseases
- Multiple choice questions
- Answers
- Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: March 29, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- No. of pages: 264
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131262436
- eBook ISBN: 9788131262443
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Vishram Singh
Vishram Singh is presently Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, and Member of the Academic Council and Core Committee PhD Course, Santosh Medical College, Santosh University, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is also Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the Anatomical Society of India. He holds MBBS and MS (Anatomy) degrees from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, UP. Professor Singh has been teaching anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students at several colleges and institutes like King George’s Medical College, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and has been an examiner to various colleges and universities. He has more than 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. He is the recipient of The Best Teacher and Researcher Award from Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya. He is an expert in anatomy and has more than 15 books to his credit and published several research articles in national and international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Vishram Singh, MBBS, MS, PhD(hc), MICPS, FASI, FIMSA
Adjunct Visiting Faculty, KMC, Mangalore
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
Editor-in-chief, Journal of the Anatomical Society of India
Member of Federative International Committee
for Scientific Publications (FICSP) of IFAA
Former Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy
Santosh Medical College
Member Academic Council and Core Committee, PhD Course
Santosh University, Ghaziabad, NCR, Delhi
Examiner in National a