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E-book: Hollinshead's Functional Anatomy of the Limbs and Back - E-Book

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(Chair, Department of Growth, Development, and Structure; Head, Section of Anatomy; School of Dental Medicine; Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL)
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  • Pub. Date: 20-Nov-2008
  • Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781416069409
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  • Pub. Date: 20-Nov-2008
  • Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781416069409
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Learn everything you need to know about the anatomy of the limbs and back and how to apply the material to everyday activities and movements with this updated edition of the classic text. This user-friendly book is packed with detailed quick-reference tables and newly revised illustrations. Take advantage of expanded study questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to actively engage yourself in the learning process and enhance your comprehension of the material. Understanding the functional and clinical relevance of musculoskeletal anatomy has never been easier!

  • Well-rounded, detailed coverage of the musculoskeletal system includes information on the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
  • Easy-to-understand, flowing text is presented in paragraph form.
  • Abundant tables on muscles and nerves condense the information in the text for easy reference.
  • Detailed discussions of specific movements focus on individual joints and muscles.
  • A glossary provides a quick reference for useful terms.
  • Evolve online resources for students and instructors include an image bank, test bank, Archie animations, and anatomy labeling exercises.


  • UPDATED!! Clear, concise, and informative color illustrations enable you to better interpret the text.
  • MORE Functional/Clinical Notes highlight the applications and importance of the material.
  • MORE Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements boxes help you apply the anatomical information on movements and muscles to everyday life.
  • EXPANDED information on surface anatomy describes palpable structures and how to "visualize" anatomy through the skin.
  • MORE Review Questions and Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter to enhance your level of comprehension.
SECTION 1 THE ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY
Anatomical Terminology
1(7)
Introduction to Terminology
1(1)
Regions and Parts of the Body
2(1)
Anatomical Position and Terms of Direction and Relationship
2(1)
Planes of the Body
3(1)
Terms of Movement
4(1)
Center and Line of Gravity
4(4)
Tissues of the Body
8(11)
Epithelial Tissue
8(1)
Connective Tissue
9(5)
Muscle Tissue
14(2)
Nervous Tissue
16(3)
Organs and Organ Systems
19(38)
Skeletal System
19(7)
Muscular System
26(12)
Nervous System
38(12)
Circulatory System
50(3)
Digestive System
53(1)
Respiratory System
53(1)
Urogenital System
53(1)
Endocrine System
53(1)
Skin
54(3)
SECTION 2 THE UPPER LIMB
General Survey of the Upper Limb
57(7)
Development
57(1)
Skeleton
58(1)
Muscles
58(2)
Nerves
60(1)
Arteries
60(1)
Veins
61(1)
Bursae
62(2)
The Shoulder
64(43)
General Considerations
64(1)
Movements of the Scapula and Arm
65(1)
Bones and Joints of the Shoulder
66(6)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels
72(1)
Axilla
73(6)
Muscles
79(11)
Movements of the Shoulder
90(7)
Bursae and Shoulder Lesions
97(1)
Nerve Injuries: Brachial Plexus
98(9)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
102(5)
The Arm
107(19)
General Considerations
107(1)
Bones and Joints
108(4)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels
112(2)
Muscles
114(3)
Nerves and Vessels
117(4)
Movements at the Elbow Joint
121(5)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
123(3)
Forearm and Hand: General Survey
126(7)
General Considerations
126(1)
Movements
127(1)
Nerves and Arteries
128(1)
Bones and Joints
128(2)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels
130(3)
Flexor Forearm
133(14)
Bones
133(1)
Muscles
134(5)
Nerves and Vessels
139(8)
Extensor Forearm
147(12)
Muscles
147(5)
Nerves and Vessels
152(7)
Radioulnar and Wrist Movements
159(8)
Movements at the Radioulnar Joints
159(1)
Movements at the Wrist Joint
160(7)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
164(3)
The Hand
167(28)
General Considerations
167(1)
Bones and Joints
167(6)
The Palmar Fascia
173(1)
The Flexor Synovial Sheaths, Tendons, and Lumbrical Muscles
174(3)
Fascial Spaces of the Palm
177(1)
Muscles
177(5)
Nerves and Vessels
182(6)
Dorsum of the Hand
188(2)
Nerve Injuries
190(5)
Movements of the Digits
195(9)
Flexion of the Fingers
195(1)
Extension of the Fingers
196(1)
Abduction and Adduction of the Digits
197(1)
Movements of the Little Finger
197(1)
Movements of the Thumb
197(2)
Types of Grips Involved in Grasping
199(5)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
201(3)
SECTION 3 THE BACK
The Back
204(34)
General Considerations
204(1)
Vertebral Column
204(2)
Vertebrae
206(4)
Joints of the Vertebral Column
210(6)
Movements and Stability
216(3)
Musculature of the Back
219(10)
The Meninges and the Spinal Cord
229(9)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
235(3)
SECTION 4 THE LOWER LIMB
General Survey of the Lower Limb
238(7)
General Considerations
238(1)
Development
238(1)
Skeleton
239(2)
Muscles
241(1)
Nerves
241(1)
Arteries
241(2)
Veins
243(2)
The Bony Pelvis, Femur, and Hip Joint
245(10)
Bones and Joints of the Bony Pelvis
245(4)
Femur and Hip Joint
249(4)
Movements
253(2)
The Thigh and Knee
255(24)
General Considerations
255(1)
Bones and Joints
256(5)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels of the Thigh
261(1)
Lumbar Plexus
261(2)
Muscles
263(9)
Anteromedial Nerves and Vessels
272(7)
Gluteal Region and Posterior Thigh
279(15)
Sacral Plexus
279(2)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels of the Gluteal Region
281(1)
Muscles
281(8)
Nerves and Vessels
289(3)
Movements of the Bony Pelvis
292(2)
Movements of the Thigh and Leg
294(13)
Movements at the Hip Joint
294(5)
Movements at the Knee Joint
299(3)
Maintenance of Stability at the Hip and Knee Joints
302(5)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
303(4)
The Leg
307(25)
General Considerations
307(1)
Bones
308(2)
Fascia and Superficial Nerves and Vessels
310(2)
Muscles
312(8)
Nerves and Vessels
320(3)
Movements of the Foot
323(9)
Analyses of Activities and Associated Movements
329(3)
The Foot
332(24)
General Considerations
332(1)
Bones and Joints
332(8)
Superficial Nerves and Vessels
340(1)
Fascia and the Plantar Aponeurosis
340(1)
Plantar Muscles
341(6)
Plantar Nerves and Vessels
347(2)
Dorsum of the Foot
349(2)
Movements of the Toes
351(1)
The Ankle and Foot in Supporting Weight
351(2)
Gait
353(3)
SECTION 5 THE HEAD, NECK, AND TRUNK
The Head and Neck
356(33)
Skull
356(4)
Meninges and Brain
360(4)
Facial Muscles
364(2)
Orbit
366(1)
Muscles of Mastication and the Temporomandibular Joint
367(3)
Muscles of the Tongue
370(2)
Muscles of the Neck
372(5)
Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, and Esophagus
377(1)
Nerves and Vessels
378(8)
Surface Anatomy
386(3)
The Thorax
389(12)
Thoracic Wall
389(4)
Pleural and Pericardial Sacs
393(2)
Thoracic Viscera
395(3)
Vessels
398(1)
Nerves
398(1)
Surface Anatomy
399(2)
The Abdomen and Pelvis
401(14)
Abdominal Wall
401(4)
Pelvic Floor and Perineum
405(2)
Abdominal Viscera
407(4)
Pelvic Viscera
411(1)
Vessels
411(2)
Nerves
413(1)
Surface Anatomy
413(2)
Suggested Readings/References 415(2)
Glossary 417(4)
Index 421