Gray’s Clinical Photographic Dissector of the Human Body, 3rd Edition

The perfect hands-on reference, Gray’s Clinical Photographic Dissector of the Human Body, 3rd Edition, is a practical resource in the anatomy lab, on surgical rotations, during clerkship and residency and beyond! This fully revised third edition uses a unique, step-by-step presentation of full-color cadaveric photographs to orient you more quickly in the anatomy lab, and points out the clinical relevance of each structure and every dissection. Each photograph depicts clearly labeled anatomical structures, including muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and organs—making this one-of-a-kind resource ideal for preparing for laboratory sessions and as a useful reference during dissections.

Key Features

• Contains nearly 1,100 full-color photographs for comparison to the cadavers you study, helping you become more proficient and confident in your understanding of the intricacies of the human body.
• Guides you through each dissection step-by-step, using a unique, real-world photographic presentation.
• Includes complementary high-quality schematic drawings throughout to help orientate you and aid understanding.
• Contains superb corresponding Gray’s illustrations to add clarity to key anatomical structures.
• Helps you easily relate anatomical structures to clinical conditions and procedures.
• Features new explanatory videos of human cadaveric dissection for each chapter.
• Depicts the pertinent anatomy for more than 30 common clinical procedures such as prosthetic hip replacements, intravenous catheters, lumbar puncture, and knee joint aspiration, including where to make the relevant incisions.
• Reflects the same level of accuracy and thoroughness that has made the Gray’s ‘family’ of products the most trusted learning resources in anatomy.
• Prepared by an expert author team—highly experienced educators and leading authorities in clinical anatomy.
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

The Evolve Instructor site with downloadable images is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

CONTENTS

Section I Introduction

1 Dissection Laboratory Materials, Tools, and Techniques
Section II Back

2 Muscles of the Back and Scapula

3 Suboccipital Triangle and Spinal Cord
Section III Thorax

4 Pectoral Region and Female Breast

5 Lungs, Removal of Heart, and Posterior Mediastinum

6 Heart
Section IV Upper Limb

7 Axilla and Arm

8 Forearm (Antebrachium)

9 Hand
Section V Abdomen

10 Anterolateral Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Region

11 Peritoneal Cavity

12 Gastrointestinal Tract

13 Posterior Abdominal Wall
Section VI Pelvis and Perineum

14 Pelvis

15 Perineum
Section VII Lower Limb

16 Gluteal Region

17 Thigh and Leg

18 Leg and Ankle

19 Foot
Section VIII Head and Neck

20 Neck

21 Face

22 Infratemporal Fossa

23 Calvaria, Dural Venous Sinuses, Brain, and Cranial Nerves

24 Orbit

25 Ear

26 Nasal Cavity

27 Pharynx and Oral Cavity

28 Larynx

29 Retropharyngeal Region and Pharynx