Description:
Osteology is the study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.
This new edition is a comprehensive guide to human osteology for postgraduate medical students.
Beginning with an introduction to the skeletal system, the following chapters cover bones in different anatomical regions - upper and lower limb, sternum and ribs, vertebral column, head and neck, and skull. Chapters are followed by numerous images illustrating muscle attachments.
The fourth edition has been fully revised to provide students with the latest information in the field.
Highly illustrated with nearly 500 clinical photographs and diagrams, the book also includes questions and answers to help students prepare for examinations.
Key points:
- Fully revised, new edition providing latest information in field of osteology
- Covers bones and muscle attachments in each anatomical region
- Highly illustrated with clinical photographs and diagrams
Contents:
PART 1: INDIVIDIAL BONES OF THE BODY1Introduction to the skeleton.............................................................3
2Bones of the Upper Limb.................................................................8
3Bones of the Lower Limb.................................................................56
4The Vertebral Column.....................................................................113
5The Sternum and Ribs....................................................................134
6The Skull as a whole........................................................................145
7Individual Bones of the Skull..........................................................198
PART 2: ATLAS OF MUSCLE ATTACHMENTS
8Muscles of Upper Limb..................................................................233
9Muscles of Lower Limb..................................................................269
10Some Muscles of Head and Neck.................................................313
11Some Muscles of Thorax and Abdomen.......................................326 Index.................................................................................................335
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