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Textbook of Anatomy-Head, Neck and Brain, Volume III

  • 4th Edition - June 12, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Vishram Singh
  • Language: English

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the competency-based undergraduate medical education curriculum as per guidelines of Na… Read more

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The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the competency-based undergraduate medical education curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC). Following recent trends in medical education, this book has been profusely illustrated and designed in simple and easy-to-understand language for better retention of learnt concepts. Considering significant developments and advances in the subject, the book provides practical application of anatomical facts through its unique feature – Clinical Correlation boxes in chapters.

Key features

* Extensive revision of each topic with suitable flowcharts and tables, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students.

• Additional information of higher academic value depicted in N.B. boxes to make reading more interesting for readers.

• Interesting Mnemonics has been added for easy recall.

• Golden Facts to Remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like NEET, PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc.

Table of contents

SECTION I HEAD AND NECK

1 Introduction and Overview of Living Anatomy of the Head and Neck

2 Osteology of the Head and Neck

3 Scalp, Temple and Face

4 Skin, Superficial Fascia and Deep Fascia of the Neck

5 Side of the Neck, Sternocleidomastoid Muscle and Posterior Triangle

6 Anterior Region of the Neck: Anterior Triangle, Ansa Cervicalis and Infrahyoid/Strap Muscles

7 Back of the Neck, Suboccipital Region, Cervical Spinal Column and Joints of Neck

8 Parotid Region: Parotid Gland and Extracranial Course of Facial Nerve

9 Submandibular Region

10 Temporal Fossa, Infratemporal Fossa, Temporomandibular Joint and Pterygopalatine Fossa

11 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Trachea and Oesophagus

12 Pre- and Paravertebral Regions and Root of the Neck

13 Oral Cavity, Teeth and Tongue

14 Pharynx and Palate

15 Larynx

16 Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck

17 Nose and Paranasal Air Sinuses

18 Ear: External Ear, Middle Ear, Pharyngotympanic Tube and Internal Ear

19 Orbit and Eyeball

20 Vertebral Canal and Spinal Cord

21 Cranial Cavity, Cranial Meninges and Pituitary Gland

22 Cranial Nerves

SECTION II BRAIN

23 Overview of Brain, Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid

24 Brainstem and Functional Column of Cranial Nerve Nuclei

25 Cerebellum and Fourth Ventricle

26 Diencephalon and Third Ventricle

27 Cerebrum

28 Basal Nuclei and Limbic System

29 Blood Supply of the Brain

30 Surface Anatomy of Head, Neck and Brain

Multiple Choice Questions

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 10, 2023
  • Language: English

About the author

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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
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