Main description:

An@tomedia: General Anatomy - Principles and Applications integrates both regions and systems in a concise and easily understandable text.

This is a practically orientated book that introduces general anatomy concepts to medical, nursing and allied health students.

Containing essential information for immediate comprehension of anatomical concepts and principles, over 700 clear illustrations, diagrams and real pictures of dissections further assist clinical understanding.

Contents:

SECTION I: THE HUMAN BODY1: Human Anatomical Terms2: Human Form and Structure3: Human Sexual CharacteristicsSECTION II: BODY SYSTEMS AND ORGAN STRUCTURE4: Skeletal System and Bones5: Articular System and Joints6: Muscular System and Muscles7: Integumental System and Skin8: Visceral Systems and Viscera9: Nervous System and Nerves10: Arterial System and Arteries11: Venous System and Veins12: Lymphatic System and Lymph VesselsSECTION III: BODY REGIONS AND ORGAN POSITION13: Regions of the Body14: Arrangement of Body Regions15: Body Compartments and Fascial Planes16: Body Wall and Cavities17: Neurovascular PathwaysSECTION IV: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND VARIATION18: Growth and Development19: Normal Variation20: Anatomical Variation in Structure21: Anatomical Variation in Position22: Pathological ChangesSECTION V: PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES23: Surface and Functional Anatomy24: Radiographic Anatomy and Imaging25: Sectional Anatomy, CT and MRI26: Ultrasound Imaging27: Endoscopic Anatomy28: Clinical Procedures29: Postmortem Examination of Organs30: Cadaver DissectionAppendix 1: Anatomical PrinciplesAppendix 2: Clinical ApplicationsGlossary: Derivation of TermsIndex