Concise, readable text and an outstanding art program make Gray's Anatomy for Students, 5th Edition, your go-to text for essential information in human anatomy. This fully revised volume focuses on the core information medical students need to know, in an easy-access format and with additional multimedia content to facilitate effective study and mastery of the material. A team of expert authors share a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experienceall enhanced by more than 1,000 innovative, original illustrations by renowned illustrators Richard Tibbitts and Paul Richardson, who capture anatomical features with unrivalled clarity. O Helps you understand the practical applications of anatomical concepts through unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies. O Contains increased representation of diverse population groups throughout, incorporating a wider range of skin tones and important clinical considerations related to transgender and intersex individuals. O Presents anatomy logically by body region O as well as bonus updated eBook chapters for each major body system to facilitate learning from a different perspective. O Includes new and improved online materials such as self-assessment questions, medical and physical therapy clinical cases, a unique Interactive Surface Anatomy tool, and more. O Provides fully revised and updated clinical content including numerous new In the Clinic boxes, images, and correlates throughout that reflect the latest advances seen in clinical practice. New and updated Clinical Cases are included in the accompanying enhanced eBook. O Features an updated neuroanatomy eBook chapter, so you can learn key aspects of this challenging topic in the context of general anatomy. O Improves comprehension of complex cranial nerves with a visual map summarizing cranial nerve distribution and function. O Offers schematic drawings for key structures and topics in every chapter, providing an additional, simplified approach to introduce each topicideal for quick initial understanding and as a guide for your own anatomy drawings. O Enables you to quickly review the basic concepts from each chapter with Conceptual Overviews. Evolve Instructor site with a downloadable image bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
1 The Body What is anatomy? How can gross anatomy be studied? Important anatomical terms Imaging Diagnostic imaging techniques Image interpretation Plain radiography Ultrasound Computed tomography Magnetic resonance imaging Nuclear medicine imaging Positron emission tomography Image interpretation Safety in imaging Body systems Skeletal system Cartilage Bone Joints Skin and fascias Skin Fascia Muscular system Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system Lymphatic vessels Lymph nodes Lymphatic trunks and ducts Nervous system Central nervous system Functional subdivisions of the CNS Other systems 2 Back Regional anatomy Skeletal framework Vertebrae Intervertebral foramina Posterior spaces between vertebral arches Curvatures of vertebral column Joints Joints between vertebrae in the back Ligaments Anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments Ligamenta flava Supraspinous ligament and ligamentum nuchae Interspinous ligaments Back musculature Superficial group of back muscles Intermediate group of back muscles Deep group of back muscles Thoracolumbar fascia Spinal cord Vasculature Meninges Arrangement of structures in the vertebral canal Spinal nerves 3 Thorax Regional anatomy Pectoral region Breast Muscles of the pectoral region Thoracic wall Superior thoracic aperture Inferior thoracic aperture Skeletal framework Intercostal spaces Diaphragm Venous drainage Innervation Movements of the thoracic wall and diaphragm during breathing Pleural cavities Pleura Lungs Mediastinum Middle mediastinum Superior mediastinum Posterior mediastinum Anterior mediastinum 4 Abdomen Regional anatomy Surface topography Four-quadrant pattern Nine-region pattern Abdominal wall Superficial fascia Anterolateral muscles Extraperitoneal fascia Peritoneum Innervation Arterial supply and venous drainage Lymphatic drainage Groin Inguinal canal Abdominal viscera Peritoneum Peritoneal cavity Organs Arterial supply to the gastrointestinal tract Venous drainage Lymphatics Innervation Posterior abdominal region Posterior abdominal wall Viscera Vasculature Lymphatic system Nervous system in the posterior abdominal region Sympathetic trunks and splanchnic nerves 5 Pelvis and Perineum Regional anatomy Pelvis Bones Joints Orientation Gender differences True pelvis Viscera Fascia Peritoneum Nerves Blood vessels Lymphatics Perineum Borders and ceiling Ischio-anal fossae and their anterior recesses Anal triangle Urogenital triangle Somatic nerves Visceral nerves Blood vessels Veins Lymphatics 6 Lower Limb Regional anatomy The Hip Bony pelvis Proximal femur Hip joint Gateways to the lower limb Nerves Arteries Veins Lymphatics Deep fascia and the saphenous opening Femoral triangle Gluteal region Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Lymphatics Thigh Bones Muscles Arteries Veins Nerves Knee joint Tibiofibular joint Popliteal fossa Leg Bones Joints Posterior compartment of leg Lateral compartment of leg Anterior compartment of leg Foot Bones Joints Tarsal tunnel, retinacula, and arrangement of major structures at the ankle Arches of the foot Plantar aponeurosis Fibrous sheaths of toes Extensor hoods Intrinsic muscles Arteries Veins Nerves 7 Upper Limb Regional anatomy Shoulder Bones Joints Muscles Posterior scapular region Gateways to the posterior scapular region Nerves Arteries and veins Axilla Axillary inlet Anterior wall Medial wall Lateral wall Posterior wall Gateways in the posterior wall Floor Contents of the axilla Arm Bones Muscles Nerves Arteries and veins Elbow joint Cubital fossa Forearm Bones Joints Anterior compartment of the forearm Muscles Arteries and veins Nerves Posterior compartment of forearm Muscles Arteries and veins Nerves Hand Bones Joints Carpal tunnel and structures at the wrist Palmar aponeurosis Anatomical snuffbox Fibrous digital sheaths Extensor hoods Muscles Arteries and veins Nerves 8 Head and Neck Regional anatomy Head Neck Skull Anterior view Lateral view Posterior view Superior view Inferior view Cranial cavity Roof Floor Meninges Cranial dura mater Arachnoid mater Pia mater Meningeal spaces Brain and its blood supply Brain Blood supply Venous drainage Cranial nerves Olfactory nerve [I] Optic nerve [II] Oculomotor nerve [III] Trochlear nerve [IV] Trigeminal nerve [V] Ophthalmic nerve [V1] Maxillary nerve [V2] Mandibular nerve [V3] Abducent nerve [VI] Facial nerve [VII] Vestibulocochlear nerve [VIII] Glossopharyngeal nerve [IX] Vagus nerve [X] Accessory nerve [XI] Hypoglossal nerve [XII] Face Muscles Parotid gland Innervation Vessels Scalp Layers Innervation Vessels Lymphatic drainage Orbit Bony orbit Eyelids Lacrimal apparatus Sensory innervation Fissures and foramina Fascial specializations Muscles Vessels Innervation Eyeball Ear External ear Middle ear Internal ear Temporal and infratemporal fossae Bony framework Temporomandibular joints Masseter muscle Temporal fossa Infratemporal fossa Pterygopalatine fossa Skeletal framework Gateways Contents Neck Fascia Superficial venous drainage Anterior triangle of the neck Posterior triangle of the neck Root of the neck Pharynx Skeletal framework Pharyngeal wall Fascia Gaps in the pharyngeal wall and structures passing through them Nasopharynx Oropharynx Laryngopharynx Tonsils Vessels Nerves Larynx Laryngeal cartilages Extrinsic ligaments Intrinsic ligaments Laryngeal joints Cavity of the larynx Intrinsic muscles Function of the larynx Vessels Nerves Nasal cavities Lateral wall Regions Skeletal framework External nose Paranasal sinuses Walls, floor, and roof Choanae Gateways Vessels Innervation Oral cavity Skeletal framework Walls: the cheeks Floor Salivary glands Roof-palate Oral fissure and lips Oropharyngeal isthmus Teeth and gingivae
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