Handbook of General Anatomy

Contents
1. Introduction
Subdivision of anatomy
History of anatomy
Indian anatomists
Anatomical nomenclature
Anatomical terminology
Systems of the body
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
2. Skeleton
Bones
Functions
Classification of bones
Gross structure of an adult long bone
Part of a young growing bone
Blood supply of bone
Development and ossification of bones
Growth of a long bone
Medicolegal and anthropological aspects
Cartilage
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
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3. Joints
Classification of joints
Fibrous joints
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints
Mechanism of lubrication
Blood supply
Nerve supply
Biomechanics
Levers
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
4. Muscles
Skeletal muscles
Parts of a muscle
Structure of striated muscle
Fascicular architecture of muscles
Naming the muscles
Nerve supply of skeletal muscle
Molecular regulation of muscle formation
Actions of muscles
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
5. Circulatory System
Components
Types of circulation of blood
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Sinusoids
Angiosome
Anastomoses
86
End arteries
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
6. Lymphatic System
Components
Lymph nodes
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
7. Nervous System
Parts of nervous system
Cell types of nervous system
Neuron
Peripheral nerves
Spinal nerves
Summary of cranial nerves Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
8. Skin and Fasciae
Surface area
Structure of skin
Appendages of skin
Nails
Hair
Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Clinical Anatomy
Superficial fascia
Deep fascia
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Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
9. Connective Tissue, Ligaments and Raphe
Connective tissue
Types of connective tissue
Ligaments
Raphe
Clinical Anatomy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
10. Principles of Radiography
History of X-rays
Properties of X-rays
Radiographic procedures
Special procedures
Positron emission tomography (PET) Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
11. Genetics
The genes
Some important terms
The chromosomes
Chromosomal aberrations
Prenatal diagnosis
Methods of diagnosis
Fetal therapy
Points to Remember
Multiple Choice Questions
Molecular Regulation of Development
Anatomical Word Meanings and Historical Name
Additional Reading