Color Atlas and Textbook of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Locomotor System - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 3135333051 ISBN 13: 9783135333052

Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group, 2003

Synopsis

Part of a three-volume work on anatomy, this volume looks at general anatomy as well as the systematic anatomy of the locomotor system and the topography of peripheral pathways. Coverage includes tissues, the skeletal systems, bone structure, bone substance and myology.

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About the Author

Professor Emeritus and Former Chairman, Institute for Anatomy, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

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Praise for this book:

It has abundant clinical notes, helpful color-coding and consistent formatting throughout. If you are a student you will be impatient to get Volume 2, 'Internal Organs', and Volume 3, 'Nervous System and Sensory Organs', for your book collection.--European Neurology

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A sound understanding of the structure and function of the human body in all of its intricacies is the foundation of a complete medical education. Now in its sixth edition, this classic work makes the task of mastering this vast body of information easier and less daunting with its many user-friendly features:

• Hundreds of outstanding full-color illustrations
• Clear organization according to anatomical system
• Abundant clinical notes
• Side-by-side images and explanatory text
• Helpful color-coding and consistent formatting throughout
• Useful references and suggestions for further reading

Emphasizing clinical anatomy, the text integrates current information from an array of medical disciplines into the discussions of the locomotor system, including:

• General anatomy
• The systematic anatomy of the locomotor system
• The topography of peripheral nerves and vessels in relation to the musculoskeletal system

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Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3135333051
• ISBN 13: 9783135333052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 447