Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy, Vol. 1: Upper and Lower Limbs

Description

• A completely updated and modernised new edition
• Using easily understandable and simplified language, this text is ideal for students at undergraduate levels
• Anatomical diagrams are now in full colour and are complemented by radiology images
• Dissections include learning outcomes and clear step-by-step instructions
• New clinical application boxes make direct links between anatomy and clinical medicine
• New multiple choice questions help readers to revise for examinations

The new 16th edition of Cunningham's has been thoroughly revised for the modern-day anatomy student. The language has been simplified for easy understanding making this textbook ideal for students at undergraduate levels. Each dissection reflects current medical school teaching and is now broken down into clear step-by-step instructions. New learning features prepare students for the dissection lab, university examinations and clinical practice. Completely updated full colour artwork brings the friendlyexplanations to life. 

Following a logical structure, each chapter explains in a clear friendly manner the key knowledge expected of students. Improved diagrams with clear labelling and full colour illustrate key anatomical features bringing the text to life. Learning objectives introduce each dissection and clear step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow in the dissection lab. 

Throughout the book new clinical application boxes and radiology images explain how anatomy relates to clinical medical practice. At the end of each part, multiple-choice questions allow students to quickly review their knowledge before checking the answers in the appendix. 

Student friendly and richly illustrated this new edition of Cunningham's brings expert anatomical teaching to the modern day student of medicine, dentistry and allied health sciences. Retaining the trustworthy authority of the previous editions, this sixteenthedition offers a contemporary account of this excellent practical anatomy book.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1: General Introduction
The upper limb
2: Introduction to the upper limb
3: The pectoral region and axilla
4: The back
5: The free upper limb
6: The shoulder
7: The arm
8: The forearm and hand
9: The joints of the upper limb
10: The nerves of the upper limb
11: MCQs for part 1: the upper limb
The lower limb
12: Introduction to the lower limb
13: The front and medial side of thigh
14: The gluteal region
15: The popliteal fossa
16: The back of the thigh
17: The hip joint
18: The leg and the foot
19: The joints of the lower limb;
20: The nerves of the lower limb
21: MCQs for part 2: the lower limb
Answers to MCQs

Author Information

Rachel Koshi, Professor of Anatomy, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chittoor, India

Contributors:

Dr J. Suganthy, Professor of Anatomy, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Dr Aparna Shymkumar, Professor of Radiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India