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Anatomy The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice

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ISBN-10: 0443066841

ISBN-13: 9780443066849

Edition: 40th 2009

Authors: Susan Standring

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A universal landmark in medicine ever since Drs. Henry Gray and H.V. Carter published the first edition in 1858, Gray's Anatomy now celebrates its 150th anniversary! From state-of-the-art coverage of important new areas such as functional neuroimaging, embryogenesis, and biomechanics . . . through a comprehensively revamped, lavish full-color art program . . . as well as convenient access to the complete contents online, with downloadable illustrations, the new 40th Edition sets a new world standard for accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance. It is THE place to turn when you want to be sure about the anatomical considerations that pertain to safe and effective practice. You'll find it an…    
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Book details

List price: $249.00
Edition: 40th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 10/23/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1576
Size: 11.69" wide x 8.25" long x 2.75" tall
Weight: 10.406
Language: English

Contributors and reviewers
Acknowledgements
Bibliography of selected titles
An historical introduction to Gray's Anatomy Ruth Richardson
Anatomical nomenclature
Cells, Tissues And Systems
Section Editor
With specialist contributions
Reviewers
New images supplied
Basic structure and function of cells
Integrating cells into tissues
Nervous system
Blood, lymphoid tissues and haemopoiesis
Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Smooth muscle and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
Skin and its appendages
Embryogenesis
Section Editor
With specialist contributions
Preimplantation development
Implantation and placentation
Cell populations at gastrulation
Embryonic induction and cell division
Cell populations at the start of organogenesis
Early embryonic circulation
Pre- and postnatal development
Neuroanatomy
Section Editor
Embryology, Growth and Development Editor
With specialist contributions
Reviewers
Overview of the nervous system
Ventricular system and subarachnoid space
Vascular supply of the brain
Spinal cord: internal organization
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Diencephalon
Basal ganglia
Cerebral hemisphere
Development of the nervous system
Head And Neck
Section Editor
Embryology, Growth and Development Editor
Microstructure Editor: Caroline Wigley
With specialist contributions
And including a number of figures based on an extensive ophthalmological collection by the late
Reviewers
Head and neck: overview and surface anatomy Head and neck
External skull
Intracranial region
Neck
Face and scalp
Upper aerodigestive tract
Oral cavity
Infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae and temporomandibular joint
Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Development of the head and neck
Special senses
External and middle ear
Inner ear
Development of the ear
The orbit and accessory visual apparatus
The eye
Development of the eye
The Back
Section Editor
Embryology, Growth and Development Editor
With specialist contributions
The back
Spinal cord and spinal nerves: gro