Clinical anatomy : a case study approach

A UNIQUE TEXT THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN BASIC AND CLINICAL ANATOMY Filled with 50 cases that consider 130 possible diagnoses, and more than 250 illustrations, this concise, highly accessible book is a must for medical students and professionals preparing for their courses, boards, and practice. With each chapter, you will gain insight into the fundamentals of human anatomy and--just as importantly--its relevance to actual clinical practice. Clinical Anatomy features an intuitive body region organization, which is consistent with the common instructional approach of medical gross anatomy courses. No other guide offers you the opportunity to interact with clinical conditions on a level that so closely approximates clinical practice. FEATURES A rigorous, case-based approach helps you master the basics of anatomy and apply what you have learned to real-world clinical scenarios 50 clinical cases include the patient complaint, relevant findings of the physical examination, and the signs and symptoms of related clinical problems M ore than 250 full-color ANATOMIC AL AND CLINICAL images Definitions of clinical terms presented WITH each cASE Instructive overview of the nervous system in the first chapter Logical body region organization Chapter-ending USMLE-type (clinical-vignette) review questions Helpful appendices feature a comprehensive list of clinical terms (referenced by case) and explanations of the correct answers for the review questions This is a case-based way to learn structural and clinical anatomy. This book uses 50 cases and 250 full-color illustrations to teach medical and health professionals structural and clinical anatomy. The cases are designed to demonstrate the relevance of anatomy in making accurate diagnoses. It is perfect for course and board preparation. Features: the full-color illustrations have been carefully rendered to convey realistic, three-dimensional detail and are linked to the case studies; and each case includes patient complaint, relevant findings of the physical examination, and clinical problems to consider Clinical Anatomy: A Case Study Approach will be organized in a regional approach, as this is the approach with which most gross anatomy courses are taught, with a first chapter that will begin with a presentation of basic descriptive anatomy and anatomical terminology.