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Description
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The present volume faithfully follows the syllabus of Anatomy recommended by the Medical council and Dental Council of India. It covers in detail the head and neck anatomy and deals with essential aspects of brain. The chapters on oral cavity and cranial nerves are discussed in depth. Following recent trends of anatomy education, the book in addition to basic information, provides knowledge on anatomical/embryological basis of clinical conditions through its features of Clinical correlation and Clinical Case Study.
Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, this profusely illustrated book provides knowledge of anatomy without extraneous details---ideal for undergraduate medical and dental students. The meticulously designed, accurate, simplified and easily reproducible four-color illustrations form a unique feature of this volume.
With the wealth of relevant knowledge it is highly recommended for those preparing for various entrance examinations, like PG entrance, USMLE, PLAB, etc.
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Key Features
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• Detailed exposition on oral cavity and cranial nerves.
• Numerous, carefully drawn four-color illustrations that are easy to understand, enhancing retention of anatomical details and are simple to reproduce during examinations. They follow the color scheme standardized for depicting anatomical structures.
• Tables and flowcharts that summarize the text and present complex data in a simple manner.
• Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting practical application of anatomical facts; an approach increasingly being adopted in anatomy teaching.
• Clinical Case Study at the end of each chapter to initiate interest of students in problem based learning (PBL).
• Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in boxes (N.B.) to generate interest of readers, especially the aspiring postgraduates.
• Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember.
• Multiple Choice Questions at the end of the book for self-assessment of the topics studied.
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About the Author
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Vishram Singh is presently the Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy and Professor in-charge, Medical Education Unit, Santosh World Academy, Ghaziabad, NCR, Delhi. Professor Singh has been teaching anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students at several colleges and institutes, like King George Medical College, Lucknow, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and has been an examiner to various colleges and universities. He has more than 30 years' experience in teaching, research and clinical practice.
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TOC
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Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction and Living Anatomy of the Head and Neck
2. Osteology of the Head and Neck
3. Scalp, Temple and Face
4. Skin, Superficial Fascia and Deep Fascia of the Neck
5. Side of the Neck
6. Anterior Region of the Neck
7. Back of the Neck and Cervical Spinal Column
8. Parotid Region
9. Submandibular Region
10. Infratemporal Fossa, Temporo-Mandibular Joint and Pterygo-Palatine Fossa
11. Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands, Trachea and Esophagus
12. Pre- and Paravertebral Regions and Root of the Neck
13. Oral Cavity
14. Pharynx and Palate
15. Larynx (Voice-Box)
16. Blood Supply and Lymphatic Drainage of the Head and Neck
17. Nose and Paranasal Air Sinuses
18. Ear
19. Orbit and Eyeball
20. Vertebral Canal and Its Contents
21. Cranial Cavity
22. Cranial Nerves
23. General Plan and Membranes of the Brain
24. Brainstem
25. Cerebellum and Fourth Ventricle
26. Diencephalon and Third Ventricle
27. Cerebrum
28. Basal Nuclei and Limbic System
29. Blood Supply of the Brain
Index
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