
by RalphT.Hutchings (Author), K.M.Backhouse (Author)
A thorough knowledge of surface anatomy is essential to the diagnosis and management of patients. Physical and clinical examination, the planning of surgical approaches, the application of regional anaesthesia, and physiotherapy of joints, muscles, and ligaments all depend on the ability to visualise and assess what lies and functions beneath the skin - simply by looking at, touching, and manipulating surface features. Clinical Surface Anatomy, Second Edition , uses a unique and stunning collection of photographs to illustrate the surface landmarks of human anatomy - bony points, superficial muscles, tendons, and veins. The position of deeper structures and their relationship to the surface are shown using clear and unobtrusive diagrams superimposed onto the photographs. The concise text describes the anatomy, its function, and clinical relevance. This second edition of Clinical Surface Anatomy is an invaluable reference and revision aid in surface anatomy for medical students, paramedics, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: 2
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 21 Aug 1997
ISBN 10: 0723424950
ISBN 13: 9780723424956