Textbook Of General Anatomy

This book is a practical guide to general anatomy for undergraduate medical students. Divided into fourteen chapters, the comprehensive text covers systemic and radiological anatomy, and medical genetics. Beginning with an introduction to the field and an explanation of body tissue organisation, each of the following chapters discusses the anatomy of a different body system. The book concludes with cadaveric dissection and a selection of multiple choice questions on general anatomy to assist revision and learning. The textbook is highly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts and tables and features clinical cases from the author’s own experience. Key points Practical guide to general anatomy for undergraduate medical students Covers all systems of the body Includes multiple choice questions to assist revision Highly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts and tables

The second edition of Textbook of General Anatomy presents undergraduate and postgraduate students with the most up to date information in the field. Beginning with an introduction to anatomy and histology, the following sections examine different types of tissue found throughout the body. Topics are presented in bullet point format for easy reading and include numerous colourful diagrams. Each chapter ends with review questions to enhance learning and test knowledge. Key points New edition presenting students with most recent information on general anatomy Bullet point format and diagrams assist learning Review questions for each chapter Previous edition published in 2011

The Second Edition of this book is updated in accordance with the syllabus of Anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail 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 and genetic basis of clinical conditions through its feature — Clinical Correlation.. 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. Detailed exposition on basic principles of anatomical structures, and relationships and functions of these structures within the human body Chapters on skin, superficial fascia and deep fascia, skeleton, muscular system, cardiovascular system, radiological (imaging) anatomy and genetics have been revised thoroughly Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of anatomical facts, have been modified extensively Addition of new line diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams Addition of halftone figures to enrich the understanding of clinical correlations Inclusion of new tables and flowcharts and revision of earlier tables Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers, especially aspiring 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

This edition meets the requirements of students in medical and dental sciences, homeopathy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and alternative medicine, who are newly admitted to their respective professional colleges. It introduces the reader to the basics of human anatomy and anatomic terminology along with various structures which constitute the human body. All the chapters have been extensively illustrated with simple colour diagrams. Each chapter begins with a quotation giving subtle meaning to the topic. - A new chapter on basic genetics has been added to make the book more meaningful. - The chapter on radiology has been expanded and revised by extensive addition of radiology images. - A new section on biomechanics has been added in the chapter on joints, giving another dimension to the learning of mechanism of the joints. - ""Points to Remember"" are given at the end of each chapter to help students in their revision. - Self-evaluation can be carried out by answering the MCQs provided at the end of each chapter. - The appendix on anatomical word meanings and historic names makes a rich source of information that is basic to the study of medicine. - The size of the book has been deliberately kept small so that it fits into the student's pocket.

" The text of each chapter has been extensively revised and updated." Lucid explanation in simple language." Unnecessary details are avoided." Many new illustrations have been added and earlier ones have been improved and colored." Diagrams are easy to reproduce." The book is printed in full color and on better paper.Professor GP Pal (MBBS MS DSc FAMS FNASc FASc Bhatnagar Laureate) is an eminent teacher with more than three and a half decades of teaching experience. Currently, he is Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy at the Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore. Earlier, he had been Head, Department of Anatomy at MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar. He has to his credit numerous publications in journal of international repute.Dr Pal is the co-author of Professor Inderbir Singh's Human Embryology , author of Textbook of Histology , Basics of Medical Genetics , Medical Genetics and Essentials of Medical Genetics for Dental Students .

New to This Edition Addition of many new line and half-tone diagrams, radiographs, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound images, tables, flowcharts to facilitate greater retention of knowledge Additional Feature Complimentary access to full e-book Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text