Field S Anatomy Palpation And Surface Markings E Book

Now in its fifth edition, this reliable resource continues to be a practical guide to identification and palpation of significant anatomical landmarks and structures. With a combination of clear text, drawings and photographs it helps the student to acquire knowledge of structures and movements palpable below the surface and to develop their tactile skills. The new edition now incorporates educational aids such as full colour photographs and drawings along with access to an online resource of 100s of self-assessment questions which gives the student the opportunity to check their knowledge and receive feedback. Introductory chapter on the principles and practice of palpation vital to background study Step-by-step guide to identification and palpation of structures Facilitates learning by providing a clear and concise approach Offers basic information on accessory movements

The thoroughly updated edition of this classic text covers the palpation and surface marking techniques of whole body including: upper and lower limb, head and neck, thorax, and abdomen. Each body section is broken down to further describe bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries, and veins, and includes a review question page at the end of every chapter. This book enables the readers' ability to identify, understand and palpate structures through intact skin and aids the practitioner in the assessment and diagnosis of conditions using manual contact techniques. Revised chapter on the principles and practice of palpation provide the most current information on best practices. Contains clinical advice and information on sports injuries and accessory movements. Details anatomy at every layer with high-quality photographs showing the surface anatomy and detailed drawings depicting corresponding structures below the surface. High-quality, full-color illustrations make content more easily understandable by clearly illustrating the topic. Review questions and illustrations at the end of each chapter provide users with an opportunity to assess their knowledge and easily study.

The second edition of this student textbook describes in detail the skills required to accurately identify and palpate surface structures and landmarks on a living subject through an intact skin. Field covers information undetectable by sight, and aids the practitioner in patient assessment and diagnosis using manual contact techniques. Each page of text faces an illustration, which include marker dots with clear leader-lines to bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins.

This text describes the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins of the lower limb, and includes review questions to test knowledge. It helps identify, understand and palpate structures through an intact skin and aids all practitioners and students in the assessment and diagnosis of conditions using manual contact techniques.