The definitive resource for learning and teaching challenging anatomy Rapid advances in
medical research and technology have led to innovative medical procedures and in turn
emerging trends in medical education. Novel developments highlight the importance of once
seemingly irrelevant anatomic details while also impacting the scope of anatomy curricula. To
reflect these changes each chapter in Atlas of Anatomy Fifth Edition has been meticulously
updated to ensure content is both relevant and reflective of the role of anatomy in
contemporary medical practice. The book features seven anatomical sections with a total of 51
chapters with updates additions and revisions incorporated throughout the more than 800
pages. The Table of Contents is enhanced with reader-friendly chapter and page references for
all tables and clinical boxes. To mirror the current trend in muscular attachment terminology
origin and insertion are replaced with the more accurate and descriptive terms superior
attachment inferior attachment or proximal attachment distal attachment. Over 2 100
illustrations unmatched in both the realistic depiction of anatomy and the three-dimensionality
of the figures enhance recognition and memorization of structures. Key Features: - NEW!
Updated images reflect gender racial and ethnic diversity - NEW! Reorganization of the
neurovascular spreads in the abdomen and pelvis units - NEW! Expansion of the sections on the
female breast and perineum - NEW! Added brainstem cross section layouts - NEW! A list of
common eponyms with their official anatomic equivalents Like the widely acclaimed prior
editions this stunningly illustrated textbook provides an indispensable anatomy resource for
medical and physical therapy students as well as robust classroom teaching tool for anatomy
courses. This print book includes a scratch off code to access a complimentary digital copy on
MedOne. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by
the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the
product.
