The sixth edition of this classic work makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting. It offers a vivid review of the human body and its structure, and it is an ideal study companion as well as an excellent basic reference text.
These are some of the many user-friendly features of this book:
- New color plates on embryology and histology
- More than 200 outstanding full-color illustrations and 130 clinical correlations
- Side-by-side images with explanatory text
- An overview of anatomical terms in each section
Emphasizing clinical anatomy, this text integrates current information from a wide range of medical disciplines into discussions of the internal organs, including:
- Cross-sectional anatomy as a basis for working with modern imaging modalities
- Detailed explanations of organ topography and function
- Physiological and biochemical information included where appropriate
- An entire chapter devoted to pregnancy and human development
Volume 2: Internal Organs and its companions Volume 1: Locomotor System and Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs comprise a must-have resource for students of medicine, dentistry, and all allied health fields.
A sound understanding of the structure and function of the human body in all of its intricacies is the foundation of a complete medical education. This classic work -- now enhanced with many new and improved drawings -- makes the task of mastering this vast body of information easier and less daunting with its many user-friendly features:
Hundreds of outstanding full-color illustrations
Clear organization according to anatomical system
Abundant clinical tips
Side-by-side images and explanatory text
Helpful color-coding and consistent formatting throughout
Durable, compact design, fits in your pocket
Useful references and suggestions for further reading
Emphasizing clinical anatomy, the text integrates current information from an array of medical disciplines into the discussion of the inner organs, including:
Cross-sectional anatomy as a basis for working with modern imaging modalities
Detailed explanations of organ topography and function
Physiological and biochemical information included where appropriate
An entire chapter devoted to pregnancy and human development
