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Textbook of Anatomy- Upper Limb and Thorax, Volume 1

  • 4th Edition - May 1, 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.

Primarily meant for UG medical students, but also useful for dental students; NEET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB, etc.

Key features

Salient 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.

Online content
• Full e-book
• Chapter wise image bank.

Table of contents

Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Acknowledgements

Reviewers

Competency Map: Upper Limb and Thorax

UPPER LIMB

1

Introduction to the Upper Limb

2

Bones of the Upper Limb

3

Pectoral Region

4

Axilla (Armpit)

5

Back of the Body and Scapular Region

6

Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)

7

Innervation, Venous Drainage, and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb

8

Arm

9

Forearm

10

Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

11

Hand

12

Wrist Joint, Joints of the Hand, and Movements of the Hand

13

Major Nerves of the Upper Limb

14

Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb

THORAX

15

Introduction to Thorax

16

Bones and Joints of the Thorax

17

Thoracic Wall, Intercostal Muscles and the Mechanism of Respiration

18

Pleural Cavities

19

Lungs (Pulmones)

20

Mediastinum

21

Pericardium and Heart

22

Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus

23

Trachea and Oesophagus

24

Thoracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks

25

Surface Anatomy of the Thorax

Multiple Choice Questions: Upper Limb and Thorax

Index

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