Gray's Basic Anatomy - E-Book

Book excerpt: Developed in response to student and faculty feedback worldwide, Gray's Basic Anatomy is a concise, easy-to-read text known for its utility and clarity, relevant and accurate content, strong clinical focus, and interactive online features. Perfect for readers who need an efficient, high-yield anatomy text, the fully updated 3rd Edition covers the key anatomical concepts that students need to know, all superbly illustrated with full-color artwork. Using a progressive and accessible approach, it provides a practical foundation of anatomical knowledge in a time-saving, highly understandable manner. - Offers readable, concise and complete anatomy coverage with true-to-life illustrations and useful clinical examples - Features fully revised and updated content throughout, including new non-binary information, equal coverage of male and female anatomy, and surface anatomy illustrations that reflect people of color. - Integrates anatomy with current modes of imaging, clinical material, and surface anatomy. - Includes a Conceptual Overview in each chapter that introduces readers to basic concepts of that region—now supplemented by additional simplified schematic diagrams for key structures. - Incorporates superb artwork that includes select views from the wider Gray's family of texts. - Contains updated classification of cranial nerves and new references to lymphatics associated with the central nervous system. - Features outstanding electronic ancillaries, including a new bonus e-chapter on neuroanatomy essentials, an interactive surface anatomy tool, self-assessment questions, additional clinical and PT cases, and more.