Oxford Textbook of Functional Anatomy: Volume 3: Head and Neck
Book 3 of 5 in the Oxford Textbook of Functional Anatomy series
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Author Description
This anatomy text focuses on the head and neck. Introductory chapters discuss tissues, medical imaging, and general development. The main part of the book offers 15 informative seminars, each requiring two-to-three hours of study. Seminars one through eight provide systematic treatment of structural features and movements of the head and neck, as well as the upper respiratory and alimentary tracts. Seminars nine through sixteen cover the interior of the skull, the orbit, face, and neck. For greater understanding, frequent illustrated accounts of organ development are included. A special section is devoted to cross-sectioned scans, which are becoming increasingly important. This volume concludes the three-part series that also studies the musculo-skeletal system (Volume 1) and the thorax and abdomen (Volume 2).
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex functional anatomy of the human head and neck through a structured, seminar-based pedagogical framework. The authors, John G. Morris and Pamela MacKinnon, utilize their expertise in medical education to present a systematic analysis of structural features, respiratory tracts, and alimentary systems. By integrating developmental biology with clinical imaging, the text provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding the intricate spatial relationships within the cranial and cervical regions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Systematic treatment of head and neck structural movements
- Detailed analysis of the upper respiratory and alimentary tracts
- Examination of the interior skull, orbit, face, and neck
- Illustrated accounts of organ development
- Specialized section on cross-sectional medical imaging
Scope Limits
- This volume is limited to the head and neck and does not cover the musculo-skeletal system, thorax, or abdomen.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently identify this text as a reliable resource for structured anatomical study due to its seminar-based organization. Experts highlight the inclusion of cross-sectional imaging as a significant benefit for those transitioning from theoretical anatomy to clinical practice.
Page Count:
164
Publication Date:
1991-02-07
ISBN-10:
019261519X
ISBN-13:
9780192615190
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