Remarkable atlas provides exceptionally detailed clinically relevant anatomic knowledge!
Praise for the prior edition: This book is an ideal text not only for students of various
disciplines studying anatomy for the first time but it also serves as a valuable resource for
faculty and providers. - Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General
Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System Third Edition by renowned educators Michael Schuenke Erik
Schulte and Udo Schumacher along with consulting editor Nathan Johnson expands on the
award-winning prior editions with updated spreads and added information on joints muscle
actions and functional muscle groups. Organized by region the book begins with an
introduction on basic human embryology and development and an overview of the human body.
Subsequent general anatomy chapters explore surface anatomy the bones joints muscles
vessels lymphatic system and glands and general neuroanatomy. The next section delineates the
trunk wall functional musculature and the neurovascular system while the last two sections
are dedicated to the upper limb and lower limb. Key Features Nearly 2 100 images including
extraordinarily realistic illustrations by Markus Voll and Karl Wesker X-rays MRIs CT scans
diagrams tables and descriptive text provide an unparalleled wealth of information about
muscle structure and bones Musculoskeletal vascular and nervous system structures are
presented systematically first then topographically thereby supporting classroom learning and
active laboratory dissection Emphasizes important relationships between anatomic structure and
function in addition to introducing clinical applications providing knowledge trainees can
apply in practice Online images with labels-on and labels-off capability are ideal for review
and self-testing This visually stunning atlas is a must have for medical allied health and
physical therapy students instructors and practicing physical and massage therapists. It is
also a wonderful anatomic reference for professional artists and illustrators. The THIEME Atlas
of Anatomy series also includes two additional volumes Internal Organs and Head Neck and
Neuroanatomy . All volumes of the THIEME Atlas of Anatomy series are available in softcover
English International Nomenclature and in hardcover with Latin nomenclature. This book includes
complimentary access to a digital copy on https: medone.thieme.com.
