High-Yield Gross Anatomy

by Dudek, Ronald W., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780683182156
• ISBN10: 0683182153
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-05-01
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Summary

High-Yield Gross Anatomy, Third Edition provides the essential information needed for USMLE Step 1 review and course study. It is written from a clinical perspective to prepare students for clinical vignettes on the USMLE and thoroughly illustrated with drawings and radiographic images. This edition includes more radiology and cross-sectional anatomy and features extensive clinical applications, many enhanced with illustrations and photos. New chapters include the lymphatic system, the autonomic nervous system, and the eye.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
The Vertebral Column	p. 1
The Vertebral Column	p. 1
Radiology	p. 5
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves	p. 13
Structure of the Spinal Cord	p. 13
Vascular Supply of the Spinal Cord	p. 14
The Spinal Nerve	p. 15
Dermatomes	p. 16
Major Tracts of the Spinal Cord	p. 16
Clinical Considerations	p. 16
Clinical Procedures	p. 19
Radiology	p. 22
Chest Wall	p. 23
Breast	p. 23
Anterior Chest Wall	p. 26
Lateral Chest Wall	p. 28
Posterior Chest Wall	p. 29
Mediastinum	p. 31
Radiology	p. 31
Pleura, Tracheobronchial Tree, and Lungs	p. 34
Pleura	p. 34
Tracheobronchial Tree	p. 35
Lungs	p. 41
Heart	p. 44
The Pericardium	p. 44
Surfaces of the Heart	p. 45
Borders of the Heart	p. 45
Blood Supply	p. 47
Venous Drainage	p. 47
Valves and Auscultation Sites	p. 48
Conduction System	p. 48
Neural Regulation of the Heart	p. 49
Clinical Considerations	p. 49
Cross-Sectional Anatomy	p. 52
Abdominal Wall	p. 56
Abdominal Regions	p. 56
Clinical Procedure	p. 56
Inguinal Region	p. 56
Scrotum	p. 58
Peritoneal Cavity	p. 61
Peritoneal Cavity	p. 61
Omentum	p. 61
Intraperitoneal and Extraperitoneal Viscera	p. 62
Abdominal Vasculature	p. 63
Abdominal Aorta	p. 000
Venous Drainage of the Abdomen	p. 000
Hepatic Portal System	p. 000
Abdominal Viscera	p. 67
Esophagus	p. 63
Stomach	p. 63
Duodenum	p. 66
Jejunum, Ileum, and Large Intestine	p. 70
Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Biliary Ducts, and Bile	p. 71
Liver	p. 73
Pancreas	p. 75
Cross-Sectional Anatomy	p. 75
Radiology	p. 75
Sigmoid Colon, Rectum, and Anal Canal	p. 84
Sigmoid Colon	p. 84
Rectum	p. 86
Anal Canal	p. 88
Defecation Reflex	p. 88
Radiology	p. 88
Spleen	p. 90
Anatomy and Function	p. 90
Clinical Considerations	p. 90
Radiology	p. 92
Urinary System	p. 94
Kidneys	p. 94
Ureters	p. 97
Urinary Bladder	p. 99
Urethra	p. 103
Micturition Reflex	p. 103
Radiology	p. 103
Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands	p. 108
General Features	p. 108
Adrenal Cortex	p. 108
Adrenal Medulla	p. 110
Radiology	p. 111
Female Reproductive System	p. 112
Ovaries	p. 112
Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes	p. 112
Uterus	p. 113
Vagina	p. 115
External Genitalia	p. 116
Radiology	p. 117
Male Reproductive System	p. 118
Testes	p. 118
Epididymis	p. 120
Ductus Deferens	p. 120
Contents of the Spermatic Cord	p. 120
Seminal Vesicle	p. 120
Prostate Gland	p. 121
External Genitalia	p. 122
Radiology	p. 122
Pelvis	p. 124
Bony Pelvis	p. 124
Greater and Lesser Sciatic Formaina	p. 124
Pelvic Inlet	p. 124
Pelvic Outlet	p. 126
Support of the Pelvic Organs	p. 126
Clinical Considerations	p. 126
Radiology	p. 126
Perineum	p. 129
Perineum	p. 129
Deep Perineal Space	p. 129
Superficial Perineal Space	p. 129
Upper Limb	p. 132
Arterial Supply	p. 132
Collateral Circulation	p. 134
Clinical Considerations	p. 134
Components of the Brachial Plexus	p. 135
Nerve Lesions	p. 137
Shoulder Region	p. 140
Elbow Region	p. 142
Wrist and Hand Region	p. 144
Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Right Arm and Forearm	p. 146
Lower Limb	p. 148
Arterial Supply	p. 148
Venous Drainage	p. 151
Lumbosacral Plexus	p. 152
Nerve Lesions	p. 155
Hip and Gluteal Region	p. 157
Knee Region	p. 159
Ankle and Foot Region	p. 159
Cross-Secional Anatomy of the Left Thigh and Leg	p. 162
Head and Neck	p. 164
Arterial Supply and Venous Drainage	p. 164
Cervical Triangles of the Neck	p. 169
Larynx	p. 173
Thyroid Gland	p. 176
Parathyroid Gland	p. 176
Parotid Gland	p. 176
Skull and Foramina	p. 177
Granial Nerves	p. 178
Extraocular Muscles and Clinical Tests	p. 178
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