- Thorough revision of all the chapters - Detailed exposition on bones, joints, basics of imaging anatomy and genetics - Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting clinical application of anatomical facts, have been updated extensively - Golden Facts to Remember at the end of each chapter highlight the salient and important points for the purpose of viva-voce and competitive exams - Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to inculcate interest among readers, especially postgraduates - Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember - Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for self-assessment of the topics studied New to This Edition - Addition of many new line and half-tone diagrams, radiographs, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound images, tables, flowcharts to facilitate greater retention of knowledge Additional Feature - Complimentary access to full e-book

The Second Edition of this book is updated in accordance with the syllabus of Anatomy recommended by the Medical Council of India. It covers in detail fundamentals of human anatomy and builds understanding of structures, their relations and functions within the complex human body. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information provides knowledge on anatomical, embryological, histological and genetic basis of clinical conditions through its feature — Clinical Correlation.. Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details – ideal for undergraduate medical and dental students. It is highly recommended for those preparing for various entrance examinations, like PG entrance, USMLE, PLAB, etc. - Detailed exposition on basic principles of anatomical structures, and relationships and functions of these structures within the human body - Chapters on skin, superficial fascia and deep fascia, skeleton, muscular system, cardiovascular system, radiological (imaging) anatomy and genetics have been revised thoroughly - Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of anatomical facts, have been modified extensively - Addition of new line diagrams and improvement in earlier diagrams - Addition of halftone figures to enrich the understanding of clinical correlations - Inclusion of new tables and flowcharts and revision of earlier tables - Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to make it more interesting for readers, especially aspiring postgraduates - Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember - Multiple Choice Questions at the end of the book for self-assessment

New to This Edition - Addition of many new line and half-tone diagrams, radiographs, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound images, tables, flowcharts to facilitate greater retention of knowledge Additional Feature - Complimentary access to full e-book - Core competencies prescribed by the MCI are covered and competency codes are included in the text

This book is a practical guide to general anatomy for undergraduate medical students. Divided into fourteen chapters, the comprehensive text covers systemic and radiological anatomy, and medical genetics. Beginning with an introduction to the field and an explanation of body tissue organisation, each of the following chapters discusses the anatomy of a different body system. The book concludes with cadaveric dissection and a selection of multiple choice questions on general anatomy to assist revision and learning. The textbook is highly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts and tables and features clinical cases from the author’s own experience. Key points Practical guide to general anatomy for undergraduate medical students Covers all systems of the body Includes multiple choice questions to assist revision Highly illustrated with diagrams, flowcharts and tables

- Detailed exposition on bones, joints, basics of imaging anatomy and genetics - Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting clinical application of anatomical facts, have been updated extensively - Golden Facts to Remember at the end of each chapter highlight the salient and important points for the purpose of viva-voce and competitive exams - Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to inculcate interest among readers, especially postgraduates - Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember - Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for self-assessment of the topics studied - Extensively updated and revised text - Addition of new line diagrams and photos - Insertion of competency codes at the beginning of chapter in Specific Learning Objectives - Insertion of new radiographs in the form of SPECT and PET - Addition of text on Genetics, viz, Mutation, Pedigree chart, Genetic counselling etc