Field's anatomy, palpation & surface markings

Author(s)

• Field, Derek
• Hutchinson, Jane Owen
• Antbits

Bibliographic Information

Field's anatomy, palpation & surface markings

Derek Field, Jane Owen Hutchinson ; illustrations by Derek Field and Antbits

Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2013

5th ed

Other Title

Anatomy, palpation & surface markings

Note

Evolve learning resources for students and lecturers

Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Now in its fifth edition, this reliable resource continues to be a practical guide to identification and palpation of significant anatomical landmarks and structures. With a combination of clear text, drawings and photographs it helps the student to acquire knowledge of structures and movements palpable below the surface and to develop their tactile skills. The new edition now incorporates educational aids such as full colour photographs and drawings along with access to an online resource containing hundreds of self-assessment questions which gives the student the opportunity to check their knowledge and receive feedback. Introductory chapter on the principles and practice of palpation vital to background study Step-by-step guide to identification and palpation of structures Facilitates learning by providing a clear and concise approach Offers basic information on accessory movements Full colour throughout Enhanced photographs and artwork Self-assessment online via Elsevier's Evolve Learning Resources - log on to http://evolve.elsevier.com/Field/anatomy to access: Over 140 drag and drop questions Just under 600 self-answer questions with feedback provided Bank of 250 images Full colour throughout Enhanced photographs and artwork Self-assessment online via Elsevier's Evolve Learning Resources - log on to http://evolve.elsevier.com/Field/anatomy to access: over 140 drag and drop questions just under 600 self-answer questions with feedback provided bank of 250 images

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Palpation: Principles and PracticeChapter 2: The Upper Limb Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Chapter 3: The Lower Limb Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Chapter 4: The Head and Neck Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Chapter 5: The Thorax Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Chapter 6: The Abdomen Bones Joints Muscles Nerves Arteries Veins Chapter 7: Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BB14369247
• ISBN:
  • 9780702043550
• LCCN: 2011041580
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Edinburgh
• Pages/Volumes: x, 256 p.
• Size: 30 cm
• Classification:
  • NLM : WB 275
  • DC23 : 611
• Subject Headings:
  • MESH : Palpation -- methods
  • MESH : Anatomy -- Atlases
  • MESH : Palpation -- Atlases