Last's Anatomy - Regional and Applied (12th edition)

Sinnatamby - Last anatomy
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£48.99
Authors/editors: Chummy S Sinnatamby
ISBN: 978-0-7020-3395-7
Page count: 548
Publisher: Churchill
Publication year: 2011

This regional textbook of anatomy is aimed at trainee surgeons and medical students. Throughout it is rich in applied clinical content, knowledge of which is essential for both clinical examination and surgical procedures. Although regional in approach each chapter is structured to clearly explain the structure and function of the component systems. The author brings his continuing experience of teaching anatomy to trainee surgeons to ensure the contents reflects the changing emphasis of anatomical knowledge now required.

Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to regional anatomy

  1. Tissues and structures
  2. Nervous system
  3. Embryology
  4. Anatomy of the child

CHAPTER 2: Upper limb

  1. Pectoral girdle
  2. Shoulder
  3. Axilla
  4. Breast
  5. Anterior compartment of the arm
  6. Posterior compartment of the arm
  7. Anterior compartment of the forearm
  8. Posterior compartment of the forearm
  9. Wrist and hand
  10. Summary of upper limb innervation
  11. Summary of upper limb nerve injuries
  12. Osteology of the upper limb

CHAPTER 3: Lower limb

  1. Anterior compartment of the thigh
  2. Medial compartment of the thigh
  3. Gluteal region and hip joint
  4. Posterior compartment of the thigh
  5. Popliteal fossa and knee joint
  6. Anterior compartment of the leg
  7. Dorsum of the foot
  8. Lateral compartment of the leg
  9. Posterior compartment of the leg
  10. Sole of the foot
  11. Ankle and foot joints
  12. Summary of lower limb innervation
  13. Summary of lower limb nerve injuries
  14. Osteology of the lower limb

CHAPTER 4: Thorax

  1. Body wall
  2. Thoracic wall and diaphragm
  3. Thoracic cavity
  4. Superior mediastinum
  5. Anterior mediastinum
  6. Middle mediastinum and heart
  7. Posterior mediastinum
  8. Pleura
  9. Lungs
  10. Osteology of the thorax

CHAPTER 5: Abdomen

  1. Anterior abdominal wall
  2. Abdominal cavity
  3. Peritoneum
  4. Development of the gut
  5. Vessels and nerves of the gut
  6. Gastrointestinal tract
  7. Liver and biliary tract
  8. Pancreas
  9. Spleen
  10. Posterior abdominal wall
  11. Kidneys, ureters and suprarenal glands
  12. Pelvic cavity
  13. Rectum
  14. Urinary bladder and ureters in the pelvis
  15. Male internal genital organs
  16. Female internal genital organs and urethra
  17. Pelvic vessels and nerves
  18. Perineum
  19. Male urogenital region
  20. Female urogenital region
  21. Pelvic joints and ligaments
  22. Summary of lumbar and sacral plexuses

CHAPTER 6: Head and neck and spine

  1. 1. General topography of the neck
  2. Triangles of the neck
  3. Prevertebral region
  4. Root of the neck
  5. Face
  6. Scalp
  7. Parotid region
  8. Infratemporal region
  9. Pterygopalatine fossa
  10. Nose and paranasal sinuses
  11. Mouth and hard palate
  12. Pharynx and soft palate
  13. Larynx
  14. Orbit and eye
  15. Lymph drainage of head and neck
  16. Temporomandibular joint
  17. Ear
  18. Vertebral column
  19. Osteology of vertebrae
  20. Cranial cavity and meninges
  21. Cranial fossae
  22. Vertebral canal

CHAPTER 7: Central nervous system

  1. Forebrain
  2. Brainstem
  3. Cerebellum
  4. Spinal cord
  5. Development of the spinal cord and brainstem nuclei
  6. Summary of cranial nerves
  7. Summary of cranial nerve lesions

CHAPTER 8: Osteology of the skull and hyoid bone

  1. Skull
  2. Hyoid bone

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