Clinical Anatomy by Systems

by Richard S. Snell

Clinical Anatomy by Systems is the first anatomy textbook featuring a systems-based approach geared to medical school programs that have adopted an integrated, organ system-based curriculum. Based on Dr. Snell's established and successful gross anatomy textbook, Clinical Anatomy , this book uses most of the schematic illustrations and many of the same pedagogical features to approach the study of anatomy from a systems-based orientation.

Basic anatomy sections supply basic information for diagnostic and treatment purposes and for performing medical procedures. Numerous imaging examples and labeled photographs of cross-sectional anatomy are included to help students think in terms of three-dimensional anatomy. Surface anatomy sections provide surface landmarks of important anatomic structures located beneath the skin and often bypassed by practicing clinicians.

Physiologic and embryologic notes are interspersed with basic anatomical material to point out the functional significance of the material and provide developmental anatomy information that is essential for the understanding of the structure and relationships of organs. Congenital anomalies that may affect the respective organs are listed after these notes.

Chapter opening outlines highlight the important concepts students should take away from each chapter. End-of-chapter review questions and answers provide valuable assistance in board and course review.

A free bound-in CD-ROM contains clinical notes, information on congenital anomalies, radiographic anatomy, and clinical problem-solving exercises. The clinical notes emphasize the structures that the physician will encounter when making a diagnosis and treating a patient. They also provide the anatomic knowledge necessary to understand many procedures and techniques and note the anatomic "pitfalls" commonly encountered. The problem-solving sections consist of case histories followed by multiple-choice questions and answers with rationales.

Genres: Medicine

960 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Richard S. Snell was an eminent anatomy lecturer and researcher. His classic textbooks “Clinical Gross Anatomy,” “Clinical Histology,” “Clinical Neuroanatomy,” and “Clinical Embryology” have been the standard reference for generations of medical students as well as seasoned clinicians,

Snell was a member of the Anatomical Society of Great Britain and the American Association of Anatomy, and in 2009 became an Honored Member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists.

Reviews

[Abdullah F · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of my books in basic medical science years ..

[Saja]

System-based organization.

What i don't like about it:
1- brief explanations, especially in MSK system.
2- lacks colors (not as colorful as grey's anatomy)
3- Poor pictures illustrations.

[Noura Muteeb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best book for 1st medical students years! The only thing its missing is more pictures.