General Anatomy, 3/e

About

Third edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail the basic fundamentals of human anatomy and builds understanding of structures, their relations and functions within the complex human body. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological/radiological/genetic basis of common clinical problems through its features and Clinical Correlations. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides the knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details. The specific learning objectives have been given in the beginning of each chapter to facilitate self-learning by the students.

Key Features

• Thorough revision of all the chapters
• Detailed exposition on bones, joints, basics of imaging anatomy and genetics
• 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
• 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 each chapter for self-assessment of the topics studied

Table of Contents

1.       Introduction and History of Anatomy

2.       The Anatomical Terminology

3.       The Architecture and Design of Human Body

4.       The Cells and Tissues of the Body

5.       Skin, Superficial Fascia and Deep Fascia

6.       Skeleton

7.       Joints

8.       Vertebral Column

9.       Muscular System

10.   Cardiovascular System

11.   Lymphatic System

12.  Nervous System

13.  Endocrine System

14.  Digestive and Respiratory Systems

15.  Urogenital System

16.  Radiological (Imaging) Anatomy

17.  Medical Genetics