Part I:Anatomy 1
1.Basic Concepts of Anatomy 3
Descriptive anatomical terms 3
Preface 5
Acknowledgements 6
Basic structures of anatomy 6
Dedication 8
2.The Upper Limb 13
Regions and components of the upper limb 13
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 13
The shoulder region and axilla 14
The arm 22
The cubital fossa and elbow joint 24
The forearm 25
The wrist and hand 30
3.The Thorax 37
Regions and components of the thorax 37
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 37
The thoracic wall 39
The thoracic cavity 44
The mediastinum 45
Pleurae and lungs 52
4.The Abdomen 57
Regions and components of the abdomen 57
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 58
The abdominal wall 58
The peritoneum 63
The abdominal organs 65
The posterior abdominal wall 73
Regions and components of the pelvis 77
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 77
5.The Pelvis and Perineum 77
The bony pelvis and pelvic wall 78
The Pelvic contents 82
The perineum 90
6.The Lower Limb 97
Regions and components of the lower limb 97
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 97
The gluteal region, hip, and thigh 100
The knee and popliteal fossa 110
The leg and foot 114
7.The Head and Neck 125
Regions and components of the neck and head 125
The face and scalp 129
The cranial cavity and meninges 133
The orbit 139
The parotid region 144
The femporal and infratemporal fossae 146
The ear and vestibular apparatus 151
The soft tissues of the neck 155
Midline structures of the face and neck 164
8.The Back 173
Regions and components of the back 173
Surface anatomy and superficial structures 173
The vertebral column 174
The spinal cord and meninges 176
Part II:Self-assessment 179
Multiple-choice Questions 181
Short-answer Questions 188
Essay Questions 189
MCQ Answers 190
SAQ Answers 191
Index 193