BRS Gross Anatomy 9th Edition

Pdf Book Name: BRS Gross Anatomy 9th Edition
Author: NANCY L. HALLIDAY
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER
ISBN-10, 13: 9781496385277,1496385276
Year: 2019
Pages: 555 Pages
Language: English
File size: 299 MB
File format: PDF,EPUB

BRS Gross Anatomy 9th Edition Pdf Book Description:

Anatomy is the science of studying and understanding the structure and organization of the body. The art of medicine requires a strong foundation in the basic medical science, and anatomy is a keystone In that foundation. This concise review of human anatomy Is designed for medical, dental, graduate, physician associate, nursing, physical therapy, and other health science students. It ls Intended to help students prepare for the United States Medical Licensing examination (USMLE), the National Board Dental examination, as well as other board examinations for students In health-related professions. It presents the essentials of human anatomy in the form of condensed descriptions and simple illustrations. The book is concisely outlined with related board-type questions following each section. It is not intended to substitute for comprehensive textbooks or for course syllabi. although the student may find it a useful adjunct to gross anatomy courses. The first chapter reviews general concepts of gross anatomy. The remaining chapters are organized by anatomical regions. Numerous clinical correlations are included in each chapter to emphasize the clinical applications of anatomy. The cranial and autonomic nervous system are separated from the head and neck chapter and are described more extensively with high-quality illustrations to facilitate thorough understanding of cranial and autonomic nerve functions. The chapter review tests and comprehensive examination at the end of the book consist of questions and answers that reflect the guidelines set forth by the National Board of Medical examination and the current USMLE format.

The question reinforce the key information and test basic anatomic knowledge and the students’ clinical problem-solving ability. The tests are useful in identifying knowledge gaps to guide Independent study. Clear, concise explanations accompany the questions. The questions can be used as a pretest to identify areas of weakness or as a posttest to determine mastery. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease driven by inflammatory mediators produced by bone cells, chondrocytes, and synovial membranes. Osteoarthritis results in the degeneration of the articular cartilage and osseous outgrowth at the synovial margins. There are a number of predisposing factors including injury and obesity. It commonly affects the hands, fingers, hips, knees, feet, and spine and is accompanied by pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease driven by immunologic attack primarily of the joints. Antibodies directed at the synovia I membranes and articular structures lead to deformities and disability. While no cure is known, there are several disease-modifying options. The mast common symptoms are joint swelling, stiffness, and pain. Gout is a painful form of crystalline arthritis end is caused by uric acid crystal deposits into joint spaces from the blood. These deposits cause inflammation and pain, heat, redness, stiffness, tenderness, and swelling of the first toe or thumb, characteristically, but can impact other joints as well. P11udogout has similar clinical presentation but is related to calcium crystal deposits usually after chronic injury.