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Textbook of Anatomy: Upper Limb and Thorax, Vol 1, 3rd Updated Edition
- 3rd Edition - March 26, 2020
- Author: Vishram Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 2 4 5 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 2 4 6 - 7
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 an… 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 anatomy of upper limb and thorax. The anatomy of heart and lungs is co-related clinically in depth. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological/genetic basis of common clinical problems through its features — Clinical Correlation and Clinical Case Study. 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 joints and nerves of the upper limb
- Surgical anatomy of heart, lungs, trachea and oesophagus
- 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
- Clinical Case Study at the end of each chapter to initiate interest of students in problem based learning (PBL)
- 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 the book for self-assessment of the topics studied
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Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Competency Map
- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Upper Limb
- Parts of the upper limb
- Comparison and contrast between the upper and lower limbs
- Transmission of force in the upper limb
- Bones of the upper limb
- Muscles of the upper limb
- Nerves of the upper limb
- Arteries of the upper limb
- Veins of the upper limb
- Lymphatics of the upper limb
- Chapter 2: Bones of the Upper Limb
- Clavicle AN8.3
- Scapula
- Humerus
- Radius
- Ulna
- Carpal bones AN8.5, AN13.5
- Metacarpal bones
- Phalanges
- Chapter 3: Pectoral Region
- Surface landmarks AN13.6
- Lines of orientation
- Cutaneous innervation
- Muscles AN9.1, AN13.7
- Fasciae
- Breast (mammary gland) AN9.2
- Chapter 4: Axilla (Armpit)
- Boundaries AN10.1
- Contents of the axilla AN10.2
- Chapter 5: Back of the Body and Scapular Region
- Surface landmarks (Fig. 5.1) AN13.6
- Cutaneous nerves (Fig. 5.2)
- Cutaneous arteries
- Posterior axio-appendicular muscles (muscles connecting scapula with the vertebral column) AN10.8, AN13.7
- Scapular region
- Chapter 6: Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)
- Shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) AN10.12
- Acromioclavicular joint (Fig. 6.12)
- Sternoclavicular joint (Fig. 6.12) AN13.4
- Scapulothoracic articulation/linkage
- Scapulohumeral rhythm
- Chapter 7: Cutaneous Innervation, Motor Innervation, Venous Drainage and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb
- Cutaneous innervation
- Motor innervation (myotomes)
- Venous drainage of the upper limb AN13.1
- Lymphatic drainage of the upper limb (Fig. 7.7) AN13.1
- Chapter 8: Arm
- Surface landmarks
- Compartments of the arm AN11.1
- Chapter 9: Forearm
- Fascial compartments of the forearm
- Front of the forearm AN12.1
- Back of the forearm AN12.11
- Chapter 10: Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints
- Elbow joint AN13.3, AN13.5
- Radio-ulnar joints AN13.3
- Chapter 11: Hand
- Palmar aspect of the hand
- Dorsum of the hand
- Arches of the hand
- Chapter 12: Wrist Joint, Joints of the Hand, and Movements of the Hand
- Wrist joint (radio-carpal joint) AN13.3, AN13.5
- Joints of the hand AN13.4
- Movements of the hand
- Chapter 13: Major Nerves of the Upper Limb
- Axillary nerve (Fig. 13.1)
- Musculocutaneous nerve (Fig. 13.2)
- Radial nerve (Fig. 13.3)
- Median nerve (Fig. 13.7)
- Ulnar nerve (Fig. 13.12)
- Autonomous sensory areas of the hand
- Segmental innervation of the muscles of the upper limb
- Chapter 14: Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb
- Breast
- Arteries of upper limb AN13.7
- Veins
- Nerves
- Retinacula of wrist
- Identification of structures on the front of distal forearm (Fig. 14.12 and Fig. 14.13)
- Pulse points in the upper limb
- Chapter 15: Introduction to Thorax
- Surface landmarks
- Thoracic cage AN21.3
- Superior thoracic aperture (thoracic inlet)
- Inferior thoracic aperture (thoracic outlet)
- Chapter 16: Bones and Joints of the Thorax
- Bones of the thorax
- Joints of the thorax
- Chapter 17: Thoracic Wall and the Mechanism of Respiration
- Coverings of the thoracic wall AN21.4
- Mechanism of respiration AN21.9
- Chapter 18: Pleural Cavities
- Pleural cavities
- Pleura AN24.1
- Pulmonary ligament
- Surface markings of the pleura
- Recesses of the pleura
- Nerve supply of the pleura
- Blood supply and lymphaticdrainage of the pleura
- Chapter 19: Lungs (Pulmones)
- External features AN24.2
- Lobes and fissures
- Root of the lung AN24.2
- Surface markings
- Internal structure
- Arterial supply of the lungs AN24.5
- Lymphatic drainage AN24.5
- Nerve supply AN24.5
- Bronchopulmonary segments AN24.3
- Chapter 20: Mediastinum
- Boundaries (Figs. 20.2 and 20.4) AN21.11
- Contents
- Divisions
- Superior mediastinum
- Anterior mediastinum
- Middle mediastinum
- Posterior mediastinum
- Chapter 21: Pericardium and Heart
- Pericardium
- Heart AN22.2
- Chapter 22: Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus
- Superior vena cava AN23.3
- Aorta AN23.4
- Pulmonary trunk
- Thymus
- Chapter 23: Trachea and Oesophagus
- Trachea AN24.6
- Oesophagus AN23.1
- Chapter 24: Thoracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks
- Thoracic duct AN23.2, AN23.7
- Azygos and hemiazygos veins AN23.3
- Thoracic sympathetic trunks AN23.5, AN23.6
- Chapter 25: Surface Anatomy of the Thorax
- Pleura
- Oesophagus (Fig. 25.6)
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Index
- No. of pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: March 26, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131262450
- eBook ISBN: 9788131262467
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