Textbook of Anatomy Upper Limb and Thorax; Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

Description

The Second Edition of this Volume is 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 cllinically in depth. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological basis of clinical conditions through its features – Clinical Correlation and Clinical Case Study. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details – ideal for undergraduate medical and dental students. It is highly recommended for those preparing for various entrance examinations, like PG entrance, USMLE, PLAB, 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

New to this Edition

• Includes new chapters on surface anatomy in each section of upper limb and thorax
• Addition of many new line and half-tone diagrams, radiographs, CT scans and MRI images, tables, flowcharts to facilitate greater retention of knowledge

Table of Contents

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. Cutaneous Innervation, Venous Drainage and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb
8. Arm
9. Forearm
10. Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints
11. Hand
12. Joints and Movements of the Hand
13. Major Nerves of the Upper Limb
14. Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb
15. Introduction to Thorax
16. Bones and joints of the thorax
17. Thoracic Wall 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
26. Multiple Choice Questions
27. Index

Key Features

• Complimentary access to full e-book

Author Biography

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.