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Textbook of Anatomy- Upper Limb and Thorax, Volume 1
- 4th Edition - May 1, 2023
- Author: Vishram Singh
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 8 1 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 4 8 2 - 9
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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Request a sales quoteThe 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.
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.
Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgements
Reviewers
Competency Map: Upper Limb and Thorax
UPPER LIMB1
Introduction to the Upper Limb2
Bones of the Upper Limb3
Pectoral Region4
Axilla (Armpit)5
Back of the Body and Scapular Region6
Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)7
Innervation, Venous Drainage, and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb8
Arm9
Forearm10
Elbow and Radioulnar Joints11
Hand12
Wrist Joint, Joints of the Hand, and Movements of the Hand13
Major Nerves of the Upper Limb14
Surface Anatomy of the Upper LimbTHORAX
15
Introduction to Thorax16
Bones and Joints of the Thorax17
Thoracic Wall, Intercostal Muscles and the Mechanism of Respiration18
Pleural Cavities19
Lungs (Pulmones)20
Mediastinum21
Pericardium and Heart22
Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus23
Trachea and Oesophagus24
Thoracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks25
Surface Anatomy of the ThoraxMultiple Choice Questions: Upper Limb and Thorax
Index
- No. of pages: 356
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: May 1, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131264812
- eBook ISBN: 9788131264829
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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