Designed for introductory courses in human anatomy, this text assumes no previous study of the human body. Instead, this book helps to facilitate a basic understanding of this broad discipline by presenting data, unified concepts and vocabulary in a manner that is easy for students to understand. Although the focus is on anatomy, links are made between structures and functions to help students understand anatomical concepts. The understanding of structure and function is further enhanced by considering defects and disorders in clinical settings. Organized by systems rather than regions, each chapter of this seventh edition has been revised. This text's coverage of the human anatomy is now complemented by new features, including questions with figures, colour anatomy photographs, improved readability, phonetic pronunciations, and more exhibits.

The fourth edition of this book is thoroughly revised and updated in accordance with the competency-based undergraduate medical education curriculum as per guidelines of National Medical Commission (NMC). Following recent trends in medical education, this book has been profusely illustrated and designed in simple and easy-to-understand language for better retention of learnt concepts. Considering significant developments and advances in the subject, the book provides practical application of anatomical facts through its unique feature – Clinical Correlation boxes in chapters. Primarily meant for UG medical students, but also useful for dental students; NEET, FMGE, USMLE, PLAB, etc. Salient Features • Extensive revision of each topic with suitable flowcharts and tables, which makes the learning and comprehension easier for students. • Additional information of higher academic value depicted in N.B. boxes to make reading more interesting for readers. • Interesting Mnemonics has been added for easy recall. • Golden Facts to Remember are useful for the candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, etc. Online Resource at www.medenact.com • Complimentary access to full e-book. • Chapter-wise image bank. New to this Edition • Clinical Case Studies: Emphasis has been given to provide anatomical basis of clinical cases through clinical vignettes for early clinical exposure at the end of each chapter. • 100+ New Illustrations: In the form of line diagrams, three-dimensional diagrams, clinical photographs, ultrasonographs, CT scans, MRIs have been incorporated to enhance visual representation. • Competency Codes: Addition of competency codes at the beginning of each chapter under Specific Learning Objectives and in text explanation provided throughout the book. Online Resources at www.medenact.com • Complimentary access to full e-book. • Chapter-wise image bank.

Anatomy texts just don't get any better than Gray's Anatomy for Students! Now in its 3rd edition, this completely revised medical textbook continues its focus on just the core information you need for your anatomy courses, presenting everything in an easy-to-read, visually appealing format that facilitates study. - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. - Obtain reliable, accessible coverage of everything you will learn in your contemporary anatomy classes with expert knowledge from a team of authors who share a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience. - Easily locate and remember specific structures. More than 1,000 innovative, original illustrations by renowned illustrators Richard Tibbitts and Paul Richardson capture anatomical features with unrivalled clarity. - Understand the practical applications of anatomical concepts through unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies. - Expedite the review of basic concepts from each chapter with Conceptual Overviews. - Stay current and engaged in your anatomy courses with many new "In the Clinic" boxes, which offer access to in-depth clinical discussions related to specific diseases or procedures. - Source your review material quickly and easily thanks to a list of additional relevant study aids at the beginning of each chapter. - Improve your comprehension of cranial nerves with help from a brand-new visual map summarizing cranial nerve distribution and function. - Access the entire contents online at Student Consult, where you can also take advantage of an online anatomy and embryology self-study course, medical clinical cases, physical therapy clinical cases, self-assessment questions, and more. - Further enhance your learning by pairing this textbook with its companion review products, Gray's Anatomy for Students Flashcards, 3rd Edition (ISBN: 978-1-4557-1078-2) and Gray's Atlas of Anatomy 2nd Edition (ISBN 978-1-4557-4802-0)!

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