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Gray's anatomy : the anatomical basis of clinical practice / editor-in-chief, Susan Standring ; section editors, Neil R. Borely ... [et al.].

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  • Anatomy.
Edition
  • 40th ed. [150th] Anniversary edition.
Published
  • [Edinburgh] : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier 2008
Physical description
xxiv, 1551 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
ISBN
  • 9780443066849
Notes
  • Expert consult title.
  • The internet resource mentioned in the text is for individual registration and use only. It is therefore unsuitable for university-wide use.
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
  • Historical introduction/ Ruth Richardson
  • Anatomical nomenclature.
  • Bibliography of selected titles.
  • Sect. 1. Cells, Tissues and Systems p. 1.
  • 1. Basic structure and function of cells. p. 3.
  • 2. Integrating cells into tissues. p. 27.
  • 3. Nervous system. p. 41.
  • 4. Blood, lymphoid tissues and haemopoiesis. p. 67.
  • 5. Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. p. 81.
  • 6. Smooth muscle and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. p. 127.
  • 7. Skin and its appendages. p. 145.
  • Sect. 2. Embryogenesis p. 165.
  • 8. Preimplantation development. p. 167.
  • 9. Implantation and placentation. p. 175.
  • 10. Cell populations at gastrulation. p. 183.
  • 11. Embryonic induction and cell division. p. 193.
  • 12. Cell populations at the start of organogenesis. p. 197.
  • 13. Early embryonic circulation. p. 205.
  • 14. Pre- and postnatal development. p. 211.
  • Sect. 3. Neuroanatomy p. 223.
  • 15. Overview of the nervous system. p. 225.
  • 16. Ventricular system and subarachnoid space. p. 237.
  • 17. Vascular supply of the brain. p. 247.
  • 18. Spinal cord: internal organization. p. 257.
  • 19. Brain stem. p. 275.
  • 20. Cerebellum. p. 297.
  • 21. Diencephalon. p. 311.
  • 22. Basal ganglia. p. 325.
  • 23. Cerebral hemisphere. p. 335.
  • 24. Development of the nervous system. p. 361.
  • Sect. 4. Head and Neck p. 395.
  • 25. Head and neck: overview and surface anatomy. p. 397.
  • Head and Neck.
  • 26. External skull. p. 409.
  • 27. Intracranial region. p. 423.
  • 28. Neck. p. 435.
  • 29. Face and scalp. p. 467.
  • Upper Aerodigestive Tract.
  • 30. Oral cavity. p. 499.
  • 31. Infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae and temporomandibular joint. p. 527.
  • 32. Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. p. 547.
  • 33. Pharynx. p. 561.
  • 34. Larynx. p. 577.
  • 35. Development of the head and neck. p. 595.
  • Special Senses.
  • 36. External and middle ear. p. 615.
  • 37. Inner ear. p. 633.
  • 38. Development of the ear. p. 651.
  • 39. orbit and accessory visual apparatus. p. 655.
  • 40. eye. p. 675.
  • 41. Development of the eye. p. 699.
  • Sect. 5. Back p. 705.
  • 42. back. p. 707.
  • 43. Spinal cord and spinal nerves: gross anatomy. p. 749.
  • 44. Development of the back. p. 763.
  • Sect. 6. Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb p. 775.
  • 45. Pectoral girdle and upper limb: overview and surface anatomy. p. 777.
  • 46. Pectoral girdle, shoulder region and axilla. p. 791.
  • 47. Upper arm. p. 823.
  • 48. Elbow. p. 831.
  • 49. Forearm. p. 839.
  • 50. Wrist and hand. p. 857.
  • 51. Development of the limbs. p. 899.
  • 52. Development of the pectoral girdle and upper limb. p. 905.
  • Sect. 7. Thorax p. 907.
  • 53. Thorax: overview and surface anatomy. p. 909.
  • 54. Chest wall and breast. p. 915.
  • Heart and Mediastinum.
  • 55. Mediastinum. p. 939.
  • 56. Heart and great vessels. p. 959.
  • Lungs and Diaphragm.
  • 57. Pleura, lungs, trachea and bronchi. p. 989.
  • 58. Diaphragm and phrenic nerve. p. 1007.
  • 59. Development of the thorax. p. 1013.
  • Sect. 8. Abdomen and Pelvis p. 1039.
  • 60. Abdomen and pelvis: overview and surface anatomy. p. 1041.
  • 61. Anterior abdominal wall. p. 1055.
  • 62. Posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneum. p. 1069.
  • 63. True pelvis, pelvic floor and perineum. p. 1083.
  • 64. Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity. p. 1099.
  • Gastrointestinal Tract.
  • 65. Abdominal oesophagus and stomach. p. 1111.
  • 66. Small intestine. p. 1125.
  • 67. Large intestine. p. 1137.
  • Abdominal Viscera.
  • 68. Liver. p. 1163.
  • 69. Gallbladder and biliary tree. p. 1177.
  • 70. Pancreas. p. 1183.
  • 71. Spleen. p. 1191.
  • 72. Suprarenal (adrenal) gland. p. 1197.
  • Development of the Peritoneal Cavity, Gastrointestinal Tract and Its Adnexae.
  • 73. Development of the peritoneal cavity, gastrointestinal tract and its adnexae. p. 1203.
  • Urogenital System.
  • 74. Kidney and ureter. p. 1225.
  • 75. Bladder, prostate and urethra. p. 1245.
  • 76. Male reproductive system. p. 1261.
  • 77. Female reproductive system. p. 1279.
  • 78. Development of the urogenital system. p. 1305.
  • Sect. 9. Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb p. 1327.
  • 79. Pelvis girdle and lower limb: overview and surface anatomy. p. 1329.
  • 80. Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh. p. 1349.
  • 81. Hip. p. 1387.
  • 82. Knee. p. 1393.
  • 83. Leg. p. 1411.
  • 84. Ankle and foot. p. 1429.
  • 85. Development of the pelvic girdle and lower limb. p. 1463.
  • Index. p. 1465.
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  • A universal landmark in medicine ever since Drs. Henry Gray and H.V. Carter published the first edition in 1858, "Gray's Anatomy" now celebrates its 150th anniversary. The new 40th Edition sets a new world standard for accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance.

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