This pocket atlas features the anatomy of the human body, with 907 illustrations and definitions of about 8,000 terms. All major organs and systems are treated, from general anatomy to the skin. Dauber (anatomy, U. of Tuebingen, Germany) has updated this edition to include 1250 new entries, such as some on urogenital and central nervous systems. Two subject indexes contain English and Latin listings, respectively. The volume is meant for physicians, physical therapists, medical students, nurses, dentists, physicians assistants, and others in the medical profession. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A most valuable working pocket book for anyone in the field of anatomy and medicine. - Roger Warwick, University of LondonEither as an illustrated dictionary or comprehensive atlas, this handy book has served healthcare professionals across disciplines as a trusted companion for decades. Now fully updated with more than 1,250 new entries, the Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy is ready for a new generation.Features include:Concise definitions of more than 8,000 terms enhanced with hundreds of vivid, elegant illustrations Coverage of all of the bodys major organs and systems Easy access - clearly organized, color-coded hierarchies Up-to-date nomenclature according to the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FCAT) Comprehensive indexes in Latin and English Compact, durable design - it fits in your pocket! The perfect combination of both cutting-edge and time-tested features make the Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy the best choice for physicians, physical therapists, medical students, nurses, dentists, physicians assistants -- quite simply, anyone who works with the human body.Studying or teaching anatomy? We have the educational e-products you need.Students can use WinkingSkull.com to study full-color illustrations using the handy labels-on, labels-off function and take timed self-tests.Instructors can use the Thieme Teaching Assistant: Anatomy to download and easily import 2,000+ full-color illustrations to enhance presentations, course materials, and handouts. Either as an illustrated dictionary or comprehensive atlas, this handy book has served healthcare professionals across disciplines as a trusted companion for decades. Now fully updated with more than 1,250 new entries, the Pocket Atlas of Human Anatomy is ready for a new generation.
