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Medical Anatomy

Clinically Oriented Anatomy

by (author) Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley II & Anne M.R. Agur

Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Initial publish date
Sep 2017
Category
Anatomy
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781496347213
    Publish Date
    Sep 2017
    List Price
    $130.95

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2021!
The world's most trusted clinically focused anatomy text!
Renowned for comprehensive coverage, the best-sellingClinically Oriented Anatomyguides students from initial anatomy and foundational science courses through clinical training and practice. The eighth edition reflects significant new information and updates and maintains the highest standards for scientific and clinical accuracy.Comprehensive updatesreflect changes in the clinical application of anatomy as well as new imaging technologies, focusing on the anatomy that students need to know.

  • Extensively revised “Clinical Blue Boxesexplore the practical applications of anatomy, and helpful icons distinguish the type of clinical information covered in each.
  • Clinically relevant anatomyfocuses on physical diagnosis, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of emergency medicine and general surgery.
  • Insightfully rendered, anatomically accurate illustrations, with updates throughout, make this book an aesthetically rewarding learning resource. Combined with many photographs and medical images, these stunning visuals facilitate comprehension of anatomical concepts and retention of “mental images of anatomical structures.
  • New and updated medical imaging and integrated surface anatomywithin each chapter demonstrates the relationship between anatomy, physical examination, and diagnosis.
  • Expanded “Overview and Basic Concepts chapterincludes functional systemic anatomy summaries and introduces approaches to studying anatomy, terminology, imaging, and more.
  • Inclusion of new sections describing theenteric nervous system(considered by some as a “second brain) and its unique role in the innervation of the digestive system gives students cutting-edge insight into this significant scientific discovery.
  • A more realistic approach to the musculoskeletal systemexplores the action and use of muscles and muscle groups in daily activities, emphasizing gait and grip.
  • “Bottom Line boxessummarize information to facilitate ongoing review and underscore the big-picture viewpoint.
  • Clinical Blue Box animations, case studies, and interactive multiple-choice questionsonline atthePoint.lww.comfacilitate review and self-testing.

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