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Praise for the first edition: "The impressive nature of these atlases cannot be overstatedthe illustrationsare unique and should be considered real works of art."-- Journal of the American Medical Association "The authors are to be congratulated on their valuable contribution to both PT and OT literature. This series will be especially helpful to the student of physical therapy or occupational therapy."-- ADVANCE for Physical Therapy Rehab Medicine "THIEME Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, Second Edition " is an ideal educational tool for anyone studying anatomy with a focus on the musculoskeletal system. Each anatomic region is presented in a manner that builds understanding: starting with bones, joints, and muscles, followed by vasculature and innervation, and concluding with topographic illustrations to bring it all together. This atlas begins with a concise overview of development, surface anatomy, anatomic terminology, body systems, and the structure of bones, joints, muscles, and the nerves that innervate them. Key Features: Expanded coverage of tissue structure and development, functional testing, diagnostic imaging, and diseases of the musculoskeletal systemExquisite full-color illustrations with clear, thorough labeling and descriptive captionsInnovative, user-friendly format in which each two-page spread is a self-contained guide to a topicHundreds of clinical applications integrated into the anatomic descriptions, emphasizing the vital link between anatomic structure and functionSummary tables that are ideal for rapid reviewAccess to WinkingSkull.com PLUS, with over 500 images from the book for labels-on and labels-off review and timed self-tests The THIEME Atlas of Anatomy series also features Neck and Internal Organs and Head and Neuroanatomy. Each atlas is available in softcover.