
This concise, authoritative text emphasizes functional and living anatomy and its imaging in medical practice, an approach which allows readers to progress through the fundamentals of anatomy with or without the use of dissection supplements. The central chapters provide 13 seminars requiring two to three hours of study, systematically treating thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and perineal organs, with introductions to their development. Each seminar also contains questions designed to help students monitor their progress. The text is richly illustrated with radiographs and endoscopic views of both healthy and diseased organs. Plastic covers and a spiral binding facilitate use of the book in the laboratory.
This text investigates the functional and clinical application of anatomical structures within the thorax and abdomen to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and medical practice. The authors, John G. Morris and Pamela MacKinnon, utilize a seminar-based pedagogical framework to guide medical students through complex anatomical systems. By integrating imaging technology with traditional anatomical study, the work provides a practical methodology for understanding human physiology in both healthy and diseased states.
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Medical educators frequently cite this text for its practical utility in laboratory settings due to its durable binding and focus on clinical imaging. Experts highlight the seminar structure as a highly effective tool for students navigating the complexities of human anatomy without constant reliance on dissection.
Page Count:
148
Publication Date:
1988-06-09
ISBN-10:
0192615181
ISBN-13:
9780192615183
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