Annotation
Appropriate for: Medical Students.
From The Publisher
This thoroughly updated, user-friendly text teaches students about basic clinical anatomy and helps them prepare for the anatomy section of the USMLE. As a pedagogical tool to simplify the learning process, more tables have been added. Also new to this edition are: end of chapter questions that follow the National Board test format; a focus on anatomical areas that are commonly traumatized due to auto accidents, gunshot and knife wounds; and greater emphasis on pediatric anatomy. Embryological explanations about congenital defects also have been added. Chapters are organized by body region, from body surfaces to deep structures. Each chapter contains a clinical example, chapter outline, chapter objectives, clinical notes, problem-solving, and questions.
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From Booknews
New edition of a text that provides students with the core knowledge of anatomy to carry out clinical practice. Each chapter provides a clinical example, chapter outline and objectives, basic information on the important gross anatomic structures of clinical importance, surface landmarks, clinical notes and problem solving examples, and examples of National Board type questions. Extensively illustrated in color and b&w. Snell is emeritus professor of anatomy, George Washington U. School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Preface

1
Introduction
1

2
The Thorax: Part I. The Thoracic Wall
45

3
The Thorax: Part II. The Thoracic Cavity
75

4
The Abdomen: Part I. The Abdominal Wall
133

5
The Abdomen: Part II. The Abdominal Cavity
183

6
The Pelvis: Part I. The Pelvic Walls
275

7
The Pelvis: Part II. The Pelvic Cavity
307

8
The Perineum
347

9
The Upper Limb
381

10
The Lower Limb
507

11
The Head and Neck
631

12
The Back
821

Index
861