General Anatomy- with Systemic Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Genetics
- 4th Edition - November 26, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Author: Vishram Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 8 7 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 8 8 - 1
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Fourth 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.
- 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 image
- Title page
- Disclaimer
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Competency Map
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. Introduction and history of anatomy
- Introduction
- History of anatomy
- 2. Anatomical terminology
- 3. Architecture and design of the human body
- 4. Cells, epithelium, glands and connective tissue
- Cells
- Epithelium
- Glands
- Connective tissue
- 5. Skin, superficial fascia and deep fascia
- Skin AN4.1
- Superficial fascia AN4.3
- Deep fascia
- 6. Skeleton: Bones and cartilages
- Bones
- Cartilages AN2.4
- 7. Joints
- 8. Vertebral column
- 9. Muscular system
- 10. Cardiovascular system
- 11. Lymphatic system
- 12. Nervous system
- 13. Endocrine system
- 14. Digestive and respiratory systems
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- 15. Urogenital system
- Urinary system
- Genital/reproductive system
- 16. Radiological (imaging) anatomy
- 17. Medical genetics
- Index
- Edition: 4
- Published: November 26, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- No. of pages: 262
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131264874
- eBook ISBN: 9788131264881
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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