Clinically Oriented Anatomy
Preface
A third of a century has passed since the first edition of Clinically Oriented
Anatomy appeared on bookstore shelves. Although the factual basis of anatomy
is remarkable among basic sciences for its longevity and consistency, this book
has evolved markedly since its inception. This is a reflection of changes in the
clinical application of anatomy, new imaging technologies that reveal living
anatomy in new ways, and improvements in graphic and publication technology
that enable superior demonstration of this information. Efforts continue to make
this book even more student friendly and authoritative. The eighth edition has
been thoroughly reviewed by students, anatomists, and clinicians for accuracy
and relevance and revised with significant new changes and updates.
KEY FEATURES
Clinically Oriented Anatomy has been widely acclaimed for the relevance of its
clinical correlations. As in previous editions, the eighth edition places clinical
emphasis on anatomy that is important in physical diagnosis for primary care,
interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of
emergency medicine and general surgery. Special attention has been directed
toward assisting students in learning the anatomy they will need to know in the
21st century, and to this end, new features have been added and existing features
updated.
EXTENSIVE ART PROGRAM
The extensive revision of the art program that distinguished the seventh edition
continues into the eighth edition. Most illustrations were revised for the seventh
edition, improving accuracy and consistency and giving classical art derived
from Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy a fresh, vital, new appearance. The eighth edition
includes further updates to figures and labeling to maximize clarity and efficiency. Efforts started with the fourth edition continue to ensure that all the
anatomy presented and covered in the text is also illustrated. The text and
illustrations were developed to work together for optimum pedagogical effect,
aiding the learning process, and markedly reducing the amount of searching
required to find structures. The great majority of the clinical conditions are
supported by photographs and/or color illustrations; multipart illustrations often
combine dissections, line art, and medical images; and tables are accompanied
by illustrations to aid the student’s understanding of the structures efficiently
described.
CLINICAL BLUE BOXES
Widely known as “blue boxes,” the highlighted clinical correlations are now
titled “Clinical Blue Boxes.” They have evolved with changes in practice, and
many of them are supported by photographs and/or dynamic color illustrations to
help with understanding the practical value of anatomy. In this edition, the
clinical boxes have undergone extensive review and revision and reflect many
recent medical advances. Topics in the Clinical Blue Boxes are classified by the
following icons to indicate the type of clinical information covered
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