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Abstract

The Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, second edition, is an exceptional resource for anyone studying anatomy with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. The Thieme Atlas of Anatomy, unlike many other anatomical atlases, combines illustrations with descriptive text and tables and clinical applications. Thus, this text not only functions as a clinically focused atlas, but also a standalone anatomical textbook. The authors approach the study of anatomy in a manner that builds complexity, starting with basic human embryology and development, then moving onto surface anatomy, bones, joints, muscles, vessels, and innervation, followed by an in-depth study of the trunk wall, upper limb, and lower limb. Each chapter notably emphasizes the important relationship between anatomic structure and function as well as introduces clinical applications. The most remarkable feature of this atlas is the set of extraordinarily realistic illustrations created for the first edition, in an attempt to provide both students and providers with a fresh approach to the subject matter. New to the second edition are 30 two-page spreads devoted to clinical pathology that include osteoarthritis of the hip joint, compression syndromes of peripheral nerves, conduction anesthesia of peripheral nerves, shoulder arthroscopy and degenerative changes of the shoulder joint, functions of individual muscles and the symptoms associated with weakening of these muscles, and diagnostic imaging of the large joints. The second edition also contains clinically important imaging for plain film, CT, and MRI scans related to musculoskeletal anatomy and pathology that are presented in parallel with the anatomical illustrations. This edition also comes with access to WinkingSkull.com PLUS, an online resource that contains more than 500 full-color illustrations and radiographs not contained in the text. In addition to the image bank that can be studied with labels-on and labels-off, this online resource can be used by students to self-assess their understanding of the material by taking timed tests with instant results. This book is an ideal text not only for students of various disciplines studying anatomy for the first time, but it also serves as a valuable resource for faculty and providers. The well-organized summary tables are ideal for readers who are interested in a quick anatomical review.

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. Europe PMC (PubMed Central), 2015 · DOI ↗