Full Description
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.
Contents
Viscera at a Glance
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Alimentary System
Urinary System
Male Genital System
Female Genital System
Pregnancy and Human Development
Endocrine System
Blood and Lymphatic Systems
The Integument
