
Textbook of Clinical Anatomy, Osteology, Radiology & Surface Marking
- 1st Edition - January 18, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Authors: Rosemol Xaviour, Sheetal Joshi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 8 8 7 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 6 8 8 8 - 9
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• Aligned with the National Medical Council’s Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate.
• Integrating elements of both an atlas and a textbook, this resource utilizes real bone images to bolster practical understanding and
application.
• Presented in bullet points for improved comprehension.
• Each chapter begins with “Anamnese,” a clinical scenario to stimulate the readers’ curiosity.
• Using case-based scenarios, it introduces early clinical exposure, enabling students to grasp real-world medical scenarios from the
outset.
• Each chapter concludes with “Kliniche Perlen,” addressing the applied aspects of the subject matter.
• Schematic diagrams and clinical photographs are incorporated for enhanced concept visualization.
• Includes a note on recent advances to generate curiosity about the topics.
• Includes “Brain Teasers” with solved MCQs for self-assessment. Incorporating a diverse range of multiple-choice questions such as
true/false, image-based, and case-based formats, it caters to the needs of both national and international postgraduate examinations.
• Provides references under the heading “Further Readings” for detailed exploration of topics.
• Integrating elements of both an atlas and a textbook, this resource utilizes real bone images to bolster practical understanding and
application.
• Presented in bullet points for improved comprehension.
• Each chapter begins with “Anamnese,” a clinical scenario to stimulate the readers’ curiosity.
• Using case-based scenarios, it introduces early clinical exposure, enabling students to grasp real-world medical scenarios from the
outset.
• Each chapter concludes with “Kliniche Perlen,” addressing the applied aspects of the subject matter.
• Schematic diagrams and clinical photographs are incorporated for enhanced concept visualization.
• Includes a note on recent advances to generate curiosity about the topics.
• Includes “Brain Teasers” with solved MCQs for self-assessment. Incorporating a diverse range of multiple-choice questions such as
true/false, image-based, and case-based formats, it caters to the needs of both national and international postgraduate examinations.
• Provides references under the heading “Further Readings” for detailed exploration of topics.
- Textbook of Clinical Anatomy, Osteology, Radiology & Surface Marking
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Message
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Competency mapper
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- 1. Upper limb
- 1.1 Introduction
- Shoulder region
- Arm region (latin brachium)
- Forearm region (latin antebrachium) (Fig. 1.1.3)
- Hand (latin manus) (Fig. 1.1.4)
- Transmission of forces (Fig. 1.1.8)
- 1.2 Clavicle
- Side determination
- Anatomical position
- Presenting parts
- Peculiarities
- Ossification (Fig. 1.2.6)
- 1.3 Scapula
- Presenting parts
- Side determination
- Ossification (Fig. 1.3.7)
- 1.4 Humerus
- Presenting parts (Fig. 1.4.2, Fig. 1.4.3, Fig 1.4.4, Fig 1.4.5)
- Ossification (Fig. 1.4.11)
- Nerves related to humerus (Fig. 1.4.12)
- Angles
- 1.5 Radius and ulna
- 1.5a Radius
- Presenting parts
- Side determination
- Ossification (Fig. 1.5a.8)
- 1.5b Ulna
- Presenting parts (Fig. 1.5b.2):
- Side determination
- Ossification (Fig. 1.5b.9)
- 1.6 Bones of hand: Carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges
- Carpal bones (Figs. 1.6.2, 1.6.3)
- Ossification of carpals (Fig. 1.6.14)
- Metacarpal bones
- Ossification of metacarpals
- Phalangeal bones (Fig. 1.6.2)
- Ossification of phalanges
- Key features
- 1.7 Brain teasers
- Answers
- Further reading
- 2. Lower limb
- 2.1 Introduction
- Weight transmission
- 2.2 Hip bone (innominate bone)
- Ilium (Figs. 2.2.3–2.2.8)
- Ischium
- Pubis (latin: OS pubis)
- Acetabulum
- Anatomical position
- Ossification (Fig. 2.2.17A and B)
- 2.3a Femur (thigh bone)
- Anatomical position
- Ossification (Fig. 2.3a.9)
- 2.3b Patella (knee-cap bone)
- Side determination
- Ossification
- 2.4 Tibia and fibula
- Tibia
- Ossification (Fig. 2.4.15)
- Fibula
- Anatomical position
- 2.5 Skeleton of the foot
- Tarsal bones (Figs. 2.5.3, 2.5.5)
- Talus (Figs. 2.5.16, 2.5.17)
- Calcaneus (Figs. 2.5.12, 2.5.13, 2.5.16, 2.5.19)
- Navicular bone (Figs. 2.5.4, , 2.5.16, 2.5.21)
- Three cuneiform bones (medial, intermediate, and lateral) (Figs. 2.5.16, )
- Cuboid bone (Figs. 2.5.7, 2.5.8, 2.5.12, 2.5.13, 2.5.16, 2.5.26)
- Ossification of tarsal bones (Fig. 2.5.28)
- Metatarsal bones (, 2.5.10, 2.5.14, 2.5.16, 2.5.29)
- Ossification of metatarsals (Fig. 2.5.28)
- Phalangeal bones (, 2.5.10, )
- Ossification (Fig. 2.5.28)
- 2.6 Brain teasers
- Answers
- Further reading
- 3. Thorax
- 3.1 Introduction
- Boundaries of the thorax
- Divisions and contents of thoracic cavity
- 3.2 Sternum (Greek sternon: Chest)
- Manubrium sterni (prosternum) (latin handle: Handle of sword) (Figs. 3.2.3, 3.2.4)
- Body (mesosternum) (Fig. 3.2.3)
- Xiphoid process (xiphisternum or metasternum)
- Ossification of sternum (Fig. 3.2.10)
- 3.3 Ribs (latin costae)
- Articulation
- Classification of ribs based on articulation (Figs. 3.3.3, 3.3.4)
- Classification of ribs based on general features (Figs. 3.3.3, 3.3.4)
- Typical ribs: 3rd to 9th ribs (Figs. 3.3.5, 3.3.6)
- Atypical rib
- Shaft of first rib
- Second rib (Figs. 3.3.10, 3.3.11)
- Tenth rib (Fig. 3.3.12)
- Eleventh rib (Fig. 3.3.12)
- Twelfth rib (Figs. 3.3.12, 3.3.13)
- Costal cartilages (Figs. 3.3.2, 3.3.3)
- Ossification of ribs
- Evaluation of chest pain
- 3.4 Brain teasers
- Answers
- 4. Abdomen and pelvis
- 4.1 Introduction
- Bones of pelvis
- Pelvic cavity
- Pelvic floor
- Perineum
- Pelvic diaphragm
- Major blood vessels and nerves of pelvis
- 4.2 The bony pelvis
- Sacroiliac joints
- Sacrococcygeal joint
- Pubic symphysis (Fig. 4.2.3)
- Main parts of bony pelvis (Fig. 4.2.10)
- Pelvic inlet/pelvic brim
- False pelvis/greater pelvis
- True pelvis/lesser pelvis
- Classification of pelvis (Fig. 4.2.22)
- Functions of pelvis
- Anatomical position of pelvis (Fig. 4.2.25)
- 4.3 Brain teasers
- Answers
- Further reading
- 5. Head and neck
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Norma verticalis
- Ossification
- 5.3 Norma frontalis
- Forehead
- Orbits (Fig. 5.3.2)
- Malar prominence
- Anterior nasal aperture
- Upper jaw
- Lower jaw (mandible)
- Bony foramina in the facial skeleton
- 5.4 Norma occipitalis
- 5.5 Norma lateralis
- Temporal fossa (Figs. 5.5.1 and 5.5.2)
- Zygomatic arch
- External acoustic meatus
- Stylomastoid region
- Infratemporal fossa (Fig. 5.5.8)
- Pterygopalatine fossa (Fig. 5.5.9)
- 5.6 Norma basalis
- Anterior part
- Intermediate part
- Posterior part
- 5.7 Neonatal skull
- Growth of skull
- 5.8 Cranial cavity
- Interior of cranial cavity
- Anterior cranial fossa (Fig. 5.8.4)
- Middle cranial fossa (Fig. 5.8.3)
- Posterior cranial fossa (Fig. 5.8.15):
- 5.9 Individual bones of skull
- Mandible
- Ossification
- Age-related changes in mandible
- Occipital bone
- Parietal bone
- Anatomical position
- Frontal bone
- The sphenoid bone
- Temporal bone
- The zygomatic bones
- The maxillae
- Ethmoid bone
- Lacrimal bones
- The nasal bones
- The palatine bones
- Inferior nasal conchae (turbinate bones)
- Vomer
- 5.10 The ear ossicles
- Malleus (Fig. 5.10.4A)
- Incus
- Stapes
- Muscles of middle ear
- Arteries of the middle ear
- Nerves of the middle (Fig. 5.10.7)
- Mechanism of movements of the ear ossicles
- Effect of middle ear inflation
- 5.11 Brain teasers
- Answers
- Further reading
- 6. Vertebral column
- 6.1 Introduction
- The vertebrae
- 6.2 Typical vertebra
- A) body
- B) vertebral arch
- 6.3 Atypical vertebrae
- 1st cervical vertebra: Atlas
- 2nd cervical vertebra: Axis
- Vertebral arch
- 7th cervical vertebra: Vertebra prominens
- 1st thoracic vertebra
- 9th thoracic vertebra
- 10th thoracic vertebra
- 11th thoracic vertebra
- 12th thoracic vertebra
- 5th lumbar vertebra
- 6.4 Sacrum
- Base
- Apex
- Surfaces
- Sacral canal
- Joints formed by sacrum
- 6.5 Coccyx
- Base
- Apex
- Surfaces
- Joints formed by coccyx
- 6.6 Klinische perlen
- Ossification of vertebra
- 6.7 Brain teasers
- Answers
- Further reading
- 7. Surface marking
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Upper limb
- Bony points
- Muscle and tendons
- Arteries
- Veins
- Nerves
- Retinaculum
- 7.3 Pelvic girdle
- Bony points
- Arteries
- Veins
- Nerves
- Retinaculum
- Miscellaneous
- 7.4 Thorax
- Skeletal landmarks
- Vertebral spines
- Scapula
- Pelvis
- Sternal angle
- Ribs
- Costal margin
- Subcostal angle (infrasternal angle)
- Breast/nipple
- Thoracic spines
- Heart
- Trachea
- Right bronchus (extrapulmonary part)
- Left bronchus
- Lungs
- Blood vessels
- Esophagus
- Thoracic duct
- 7.5 Abdomen
- Skeletal landmarks
- Soft tissue landmarks
- Surface marking
- Stomach
- Duodenum
- Root of the mesentery
- Pancreas
- Caecum
- Ascending colon
- Transverse colon
- Descending colon
- Liver
- Fundus of gallbladder
- Kidneys (as projected from the front)
- Ureters (as projected from the front)
- Suprarenal glands
- Spleen
- Deep inguinal ring
- Superficial inguinal ring
- Inguinal canal
- Inferior epigastric artery
- McBurney’s point
- Traube’s space
- Abdominal aorta
- Celiac artery
- Superior mesenteric artery
- Inferior mesenteric artery
- Common iliac and external iliac arteries
- Portal vein
- Inferior vena cava
- 7.6 Head and neck
- Skeletal landmarks
- Soft tissue landmarks
- Surface marking
- Arteries
- Veins
- Nerves
- Parotid gland
- Submandibular gland
- Thyroid gland
- 7.7 Brain teasers
- Upper limb
- Answers
- Lower limb
- Answers
- Thorax
- Answers
- Abdomen
- Answers
- Head and neck
- Answers
- Further reading
- 8. Radiology
- 8.1 Introduction
- Imaging techniques
- 8.2 X-ray
- Conventional radiography (X-ray)
- Chest X-ray
- Abdominal radiographs
- Extremity radiographs
- Upper limb
- Lower limb
- Spine
- Pelvis
- X-ray skull
- X-ray paranasal sinuses
- Special X-rays
- Mammogram
- 8.3 Endoscopy
- 8.4 Ultrasonography
- 8.5 Computed tomography
- CT scan
- Recent advances in CT
- 8.6 Magnetic resonance imaging
- 8.7 Recent advances
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Fusion imaging
- AI in imaging
- 8.8 Brain teasers
- Answers
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 18, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier India
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9788131268872
- eBook ISBN: 9788131268889