Gray's surgical anatomy

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION. 1. A short history of surgery - 2. Improving surgical performance through human factors recognition and enhanced team working -- SECTION 2. HEAD AND NECK. Overview of the head and neck - 4. Osteology of the facial skeleton and naso-ethmoidal complex in relation to trauma - 5. Face and scalp -- 6. Orbital anatomy - 7. Orbit and eye - 8. Nose and paranasal sinuses - 9. Infratemporal fossa and pterygopalatine fossa - 10. Temporomandibular joint - 11. Mouth - 12. Salivary glands - 13. External and middle ear - 14. Temporal bone - 15. Neck - 16. Pharynx - 17. Larynx - 18. Thyroid and parathyroid glands - 19. Root of the neck and tracheostomy -- SECTION 3. NEUROANATOMY. 20. Overview of neuroanatomy - 21. Suprasellar and paraclinoidal regions - 22. Cerebellopontine angle - 23. Foramen magnum and inferior clivus - 24. Ventricular system - 25. Cerebral hemispheres and white matter tracts - 26. Cerebral vasculature - 27. Brainstem and pineal region - 28. Spinal cord - 29. Basal ganglia and thalamus -- SECTION 4. BACK AND SPINE. 30. Overview of the back and spine - 31. Intervertebral joints, foramina and ligaments - 32. Cervical spine - 33. Thoracic spine - 34. Lumbar spine, sacrum and coccyx - 35. Anatomy of lumbar puncture and epidural analgesia -- SECTION 5. UPPER LIMB. 36. Overview of the upper limb - 37. Supraclavicular and infraclavicular regions - 38. Axilla - 39. Shoulder girdle and upper arm - 40. Elbow and forearm - 41. Wrist and hand -- SECTION 6. THORAX. 42. Overview of the thorax and diaphragm and surgical anatomy of the chest wall - 43. Breast - 44. Great vessels: surgical access - 45. Oesophagus, thoracic duct and lymphatics - 46. Pleura and thoracic sympathetic chain - 47. Lungs, bronchi and trachea - 48. Thymus - 49. Pericardium and pericardial drainage - 50. Echocardiographic anatomy of the heart - 51. Mitral and tricuspid valves - 52. Aortic valve, aortic root, left ventricular outflow tract and pulmonary valve - 53. Ventricles, coronary vessels and access to conduits for grafting -- SECTION 7. ABDOMEN. 54. Overview of the abdomen - 55. Anterior abdominal wall and inguinal region - 56. Posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneum - 57. Peritoneum, mesentery and peritoneal cavity - 58. Abdominal oesophagus and stomach - 59. Small intestine - 60. Colon, rectum and anus - 61. Liver - 62. Liver biopsy, resections and a brief overview of transplantation - 63. Pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tree - 64. Spleen - 65. Adrenal glands - 66. Development and congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract and its adnexae - 67. Endoscopic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract -- SECTION 8. PELVIC VISCERA: UROGENITAL SYSTEM. 68. Overview of pelvic viscera - 69. Kidneys and ureters - 70. Bladder and urethra - 71. Pelvic inlet, pelvic floor and perineum - 72. Male reproductive system - 73. Prostate - 74. Female reproductive system - 75. Development and congenital anomalies of the urogenital system -- SECTION 9. BONY PELVIS AND LOWER LIMB. 76. Overview of the pelvis and lower limb - 77. Vascular anatomy of the lower limb - 78. Innervation of the lower limb and nerve blockade techniques - 79. Pelvic girdle - 80. Hip - 81. Thigh - 82. Popliteal fossa - 83. Knee - 84. Compartments of the lower leg - 85. Ankle - 86. Foot.

Written and edited by expert surgeons in collaboration with a world-renowned anatomist, this exquisitely illustrated reference consolidates surgical, anatomical and technical knowledge for the entire human body in a single volume. Part of the highly respected Gray's 'family,' this new resource brings to life the applied anatomical knowledge that is critically important in the operating room, with a high level of detail to ensure safe and effective surgical practice. Gray's Surgical Anatomy is unique in the field: effectively a textbook of regional anatomy, a dissection manual, and an atlas of operative procedures - making it an invaluable resource for surgeons and surgical trainees at all levels of experience, as well as students, radiologists, and anatomists. Brings you expert content written by surgeons for surgeons, with all anatomical detail quality assured by Lead Co-Editor and Gray's Anatomy Editor-in-Chief, Professor Susan Standring. Features superb colour photographs from the operating room, accompanied by detailed explanatory artwork and figures from the latest imaging modalities - plus summary tables, online videos (intra-operative and cadaveric), self-assessment questions, and case-based scenarios - making it an ideal reference and learning package for surgeons at all levels. Reflects contemporary practice with chapters logically organized by anatomical region, designed for relevance to surgeons across a wide range of subspecialties, practice types, and clinical settings - and aligned to the requirements of current trainee curricula. Maximizes day-to-day practical application with references to core surgical procedures throughout, as well as the 'Tips and Anatomical Hazards' from leading international surgeons. Demonstrates key anatomical features and relationships that are essential for safe surgical practice - using brand-new illustrations, supplemented by carefully selected contemporary artwork from the most recent edition of Gray's Anatomy and other leading publications. Integrates essential anatomy for robotic and minimal access approaches, including laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques. Features dedicated chapters describing anatomy of lumbar puncture, epidural anaesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, echocardiographic anatomy of the heart, and endoscopic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract - as well as a unique overview of human factors and minimizing error in the operating room, essential non-technical skills for improving patient outcomes and safety. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices - PLUS a wealth of BONUS content not found in the printed book.