Clinical Anatomy by Regions

Widely praised for its clear and consistent organization, abundant illustrations, and emphasis on clinical applications, Clinical Anatomy by Regions delivers the user-friendly features and expert perspectives that have made the textbook one of the top teaching and learning resources for those seeking insights into the practical application of anatomy.

Ideal for medical, dental, allied health, and nursing programs, this book guides students through the fundamentals of human anatomy, explaining the how and why behind each structure, and offering readers the hands-on guidance they need to make sound clinical choices.

Organized by body region from surface to deep structures, this new edition features:
· Updated design and layout allowing for a shorter, more focused text
· Enhanced color illustrations and art program to facilitate visual learning
· Basic Clinical Anatomy sections with essential information on gross anatomic structures of clinical significance
· Chapter Objectives that focus students on material most important to their preparedness for the patient encounter
· Clinical Notes highlighting the clinical importance of anatomical information
· Embryologic Notes with insight on developmental anatomy
· Numerous examples of clinical images to support the text
· Surface Anatomy sections explaining surface landmarks of important structures
· Online E-Book and Interactive Question Bank

--NEW Enhanced color illustrations and art program to facilitate visual learning.
--NEW Improved consistency across chapter objectives and legends.
--NEW Updated design and layout allow for a shorter, more focused text.
--NEW Online board-review style question bank supports review for the course and for exams.
--Basic Clinical Anatomy sections provide essential information on gross anatomic structures of clinical significance.
--Clinical Examples open each chapter and dramatize the relevance of anatomy in medicine.
--Clinical Objectives sections in each chapter focus the student on material most important to their preparadness for the patient encounter.
--Embryologic notes provide anatomical insights into developmental anatomy.
--Faculty Resources: image bank.
--Full-color illustrations.
--Numerous examples of clinical images support the text.
--Surface Anatomy sections explain surface landmarks of important anatomic structures.
--Student Resources: online ebook, interactive Q&A.

Richard S Snell MD, PhD
Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science, Washington, DC