Main description:

Third edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the syllabus of anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail the anatomy of upper limb and thorax. The anatomy of heart and lungs is co-related clinically in depth. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological/histological/genetic basis of common clinical problems through its features - Clinical Correlation and Clinical Case Study. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides the knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details. The specific learning objectives have been given in the beginning of each chapter to facilitate self-learning by the students.

Ideal for UG medical and dental students, NEET PG entrance examinations, USMLE, PLAB, FMGE, etc.

Thorough revision of all the chapters
Detailed exposition on joints and nerves of the upper limb
Surgical anatomy of heart, lungs, trachea and oesophagus
Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting clinical application of anatomical facts, have been updated extensively
Golden Facts to Remember at the end of each chapter highlight the salient and important points for the purpose of viva-voce and competitive exams
Clinical Case Study at the end of each chapter to initiate interest of students in problem based learning (PBL)
Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to inculcate interest among readers, especially 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 of the topics studied
Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text

Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text

Contents:

Introduction to the Upper Limb
Bones of the Upper Limb
Pectoral Region
Axilla (Armpit)
Back of the Body and Scapular Region
Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)
Cutaneous Innervation, Venous Drainage and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb
Arm
Forearm
Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints
Hand
Joints and Movements of the Hand
Major Nerves of the Upper Limb
Surface Anatomy of the Upper Limb
Introduction to Thorax
Bones and joints of the thorax
Thoracic Wall and the Mechanism of Respiration
Pleural Cavities
Lungs (Pulmones)
Mediastinum
Pericardium and Heart
Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus
Trachea and Oesophagus
Thoracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks
Surface Anatomy of the Thorax

Multiple Choice Questions

Index