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  • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Package, 17th ed., English/Latin

    General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System; Internal Organs; Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy; Muscles Tables; Poster Collection
    • 1st Edition
    • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
    • English
    General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System; Internal Organs; Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy; Muscles Tables; Poster Collection MORE THAN AN ATLAS Studying anatomy is fun! Recognising the structures on the dissection, understanding their relationships and gainingan overview of how they work together assures confident study and transition into clinical practice. The Sobotta Atlas shows authentic illustrations of the highest quality, drawn from genuine specimens, guaranteeingthe best preparation for the gross anatomy class and attestation. Sobotta focuses on the basics, making it totally comprehensive. Every tiny structure has been addressed according tocurrent scientific knowledge and can be found in this atlas. Themes relevant to exams and sample questions from oralanatomy exams help to focus the study process. The Sobotta Atlas is the optimal learning atlas for studying, from the first semester till the clinical semester. Case studiespresent examples and teach clinical understanding. Clinical themes and digressions into functional anatomy are motivatingand impart valuable information for prospective medical practice. With over 100 years of experience in 17 editions and thousands of unique anatomical illustrations, Sobotta achievesongoing success. The volume General Anatomy and Muscoloskeletal System contains the chapters: General AnatomyAnatomical planes and positions - Surface anatomy - Development - Musculoskeletal system - Neurovascular pathways - Imaging methods - Skin and its derivatives TrunkSurface - Development - Skeleton -　 Imaging methods - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography, dorsal trunk wall - Female breast - Topography, ventral trunk wall Upper LimbSurface - Development - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images Lower LimbSurface - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images 　 The volume Inner Organs contains the chapters: Organs of the thoracic cavityTopography - Heart - Lung - Oesophagus - Cross-sectional images Organs of the abdominal cavityDevelopment - Topography - Stomach - Intestines - Liver and gallbladder Pancreas - Neurovascular pathways - Cross-sectional images Retroperitoneal space and pelvic cavityTopography - Kidney and adrenal gland - Efferent urinary tracts - Rectum and anal canal - Male genitalia - Female genitalia - Cross-sectional images 　 The volume Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy contains the chapters: HeadOverview - Skeleton and joints - Adipose tissue and scalp - Musculture 􀀅 Topography - Neurovascular pathways - Nose - Mouth and oral cavity - Salivary glands EyeDevelopment - Skeleton - Eyelids - Lacrimal gland and lacrimal apparatus - Muscles of the eye - Topography - Eyeball - Visual pathway EarOverview - Outer ear - Middle ear - Auditory tube - Inner ear - Hearing and equilibrium NeckOverview - Musculature - Pharynx - Larynx - Thyroid gland - Topography Brain and spinal cordDevelopment - General principles - Brain 􀀅 Meninges and blood supply - Cerebral areas - Cranial nerves - Spinal cord - Sections 　 Sobotta – learning tables for muscles, joints and nerves The most important facts about muscles, joints and nerves are summarised in 62 tables, helping you to revisemethodically and efficiently! The origin, insertion, innervation and function of all muscles in the human body are presented in tabular form.The relevant muscle is shown in situ each time. The tables for branches and innervation areas of the Plexus cervicalis, brachialis and lumbosacralis givea good overview for a clinical diagnosis. The most important joints of the upper and lower limbs are shown in tables and additionally in schematicillustratio... The tables for neuroanatomy give the cranial nerves, cortical areas and nuclei of the thalamus.Tables for the cranial nerves identify and compare the pathways, supply areas and fibre qualities. Compatible to the 17th edition of the Sobotta Atlas!

  • Advances in Oncology, 2023

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3-1
    • Leonidas C. Platanias
    • English
    Advances in Oncology, 2023 reviews the year’s most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide practicing oncologists with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in oncology inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care.

  • Larynx Cancer, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56-2
    • Karen M. Kost + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Karen M. Kost and Gina D. Jefferson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Larynx Cancer. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as perioperative assessment/prehabili... dysplastic lesions of the larynx; radiation for early glottic cancer; surgical management of supraglottic cancer; salvage surgery; vocal rehabilitation and quality of life; swallowing function after treatment of laryngeal cancer; end-of-life care; and more.

  • Modern Dental Assisting

    • 14th Edition
    • Debbie S. Robinson
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries**Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For more than 45 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 14th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and coverage of cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care — this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting.

  • Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques

    • 5th Edition
    • Sasha Chaitow + 1 more
    • English
    The fifth edition of this well-loved manual for understanding and using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) presents clear guidelines for their applications, resting on the newest scientific research and embedded in the framework of whole-person health care. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based how-to guide for applying MET in the treatment of some forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction, to alleviate pain, and support functional movement.Packed with colour illustrations and complemented by more than 50 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating the techniques described, Muscle Energy Techniques 5e guides the reader through both theory and practice, with an emphasis on evidence-informed clinical reasoning and application. This fifth edition reconvenes the international team of expert contributors originally selected by Leon Chaitow to present the role of METs in a range of clinical settings and scenarios. These include the use of METs for treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, prevention and management of trauma and injuries in athletes, and their successful incorporation into physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage therapy, and rehabilitation environments.

  • Vorklinik Finale 1

    Soziale Interaktion & Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten - fürs Physikum
    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Wenisch + 2 more
    • German
    Vorklinik FinaleAlle Organe – alle Fächer – alles drin! Vorklinik Finale sind Prüfungsskripten für das Physikum, die nach Organsystemen gegliedert sind. Bereits in der Vorklinik können sie dir helfen, dich in den vielen neuen Inhalten zu orientieren und Themen im Gesamtüberblick einzuordnen. Das ist drin: Zur Vorbereitung auf das Physikum findest du in Heft 1–24 alle relevanten Inhalte inkl. Lernhilfen. Kleine Lerneinheiten in Heften, die du rasch abhaken kannst. Das hält die Motivation oben! Heft 25 gibt dir Tipps für den Start ins Medizinstudium und fürs Lernen, und enthält Lern- und Kreuzpläne fürs Physikum. Zusammenhänge verstehen – organbasiert geht´s besser! Du wiederholst die Inhalte organbasiert in einem sinnvollen Zusammenhang. Relevante klinische Inhalte sind immer direkt integriert. Du bist gut vorbereitet auf den klinischen Abschnitt, denn da geht es organbasiert weiter. Doppelte Inhalte, die bei fächerbasierter Darstellung häufig auftreten, sind hier bereits zusammengefasst. Aktiv lernen bringt dich weiter! Besonders prüfungsrelevante Inhalte sind farbig hinterlegt. Fragen zum Selbsttest und/oder zur Vorbereitung auf mündliche Prüfungen. An jedem Kapitelende gibt es eine Seite mit Vorschlägen, wie du Inhalte durch Zeichnen wiederholen kannst. Heft 1 Soziale Interaktion & Wissenschaftliches ArbeitenThemen: Individuum, Gesellschaft, Normen // Arzt und Patient // Gesundheitssystem // Messen und Rechnen // Methodische GrundlagenFächer: Med. Psychologie/Med. Soziologie // Physik

  • Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 53-3
    • Thomas K. Graves + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Thomas K. Graves and Chen Gilor bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats and Dogs. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as hypoglycemia and autonomic failure in dogs; anesthetic considerations in dogs and cats with diabetes mellitus; insulin therapy in dogs and cats; hypersomatotropism and other causes of insulin resistance in cats; and more.

  • Advances in Family Practice Nursing, 2023

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-1
    • Linda Keilman
    • English
    Advances in Family Practice Nursing is a yearly publication aimed at family practice nurse practitioners and brings you the best current clinical information from the expert editors and authors in pediatrics, adult/gerontology, women's health, and primary care in general. Whether you're looking to update your knowledge of a particular area or to read about the newest clinical advances to incorporate into your clinical care, this publication aims to appeal to all nurse practitioners providing primary care to patients. This current edition touches on issues like mental health issues in children and adolescents during the COVID 19 pandemic, COVID in older adults, coexisting depression and anxiety in pediatric primary care, and uterine and bladder prolapse assessment, to name a few.　

  • Update on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, An Issue of Clinics in Liver Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Zobair M. Younossi
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Macleod's Clinical Examination

    • 15th Edition
    • Anna R. Dover + 2 more
    • English
    Fifty years since it was first published and now fully revised, Macleod’s remains the textbook of choice for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and allied health practitioners who understand that excellence in clinical examination is integral to good practice.The fifteenth edition will teach you how to take a history and carry out proficient clinical examination, in order to elicit the key clinical symptoms and signs of disease. It covers general principles, relevant history, examination and investigations for all the major body systems – and how to effectively apply these skills to specific clinical situations and prepare for assessment.Macleod’s Clinical Examination is enhanced with 32 supplementary videos demonstrating key clinical examination routines described in the book, many new and revised for this edition in line with latest guidance and best practice.

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