Anatomy Development, Function, Clinical Correlations |
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Author:
| Larsen, William J. |
Series title: | Saunders Text and Review Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7216-4646-6 |
Publication Date: | May 2002 |
Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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Imprint: | Saunders |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $46.95 |
Book Description:
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This concise, well-illustrated textbook of gross anatomy emphasizes basic principles, functional aspects, and the clinical significance of anatomy. It follows a standard regional organization and covers the essential anatomy a medical student needs to know for class and for the USMLE. The illustrations consist of straightforward, detailed two-color diagrams that focus on functional anatomy. Clinical correlations throughout make anatomy concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. The...
More DescriptionThis concise, well-illustrated textbook of gross anatomy emphasizes basic principles, functional aspects, and the clinical significance of anatomy. It follows a standard regional organization and covers the essential anatomy a medical student needs to know for class and for the USMLE. The illustrations consist of straightforward, detailed two-color diagrams that focus on functional anatomy. Clinical correlations throughout make anatomy concepts relevant to the practice of medicine. The easy-to-read style and student-friendly design elements aid the learning process by relating details to larger concepts.
- Easy-to-read style and helpful elements in the design make learning accessible.
- Introductory sentences begin every section of the book, summarizing the content of the section.
- Sentences that catalog features of anatomical structure are organized as bulleted lists.
- Numerous tables summarize detailed information and facilitate review.
- Descriptions of clinical disorders are set off by colored shading.
- Extensive illustrations - over 566 two-color line diagrams - highlight key concepts and clarify aspects of anatomy.
- Illustrations are constructed as diagrams to clearly show anatomic detail as well as spatial and functional relationships.
- Integrative frameworks introduce information in a meaningful way that facilitates an understanding of the medical implications of anatomy.
- Embryonic development is integrated into the descriptive anatomy where appropriate.
- The skeletal system is used as a framework for discussion of soft tissues.
- Discussions of hot topics such as embryology, functional anatomy, and modern imaging techniques are included.