Crash Course Anatomy and Physiology,
Edition 6 For the MLA and Medical ExamsEditors: By Jonny Stephens, Ross Munro, Evelyn O'Rourke, Claire Smith, BSc, PGCE, PhD and Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME
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About the author
By Jonny Stephens; Ross Munro, Anatomy Demonstrator, Department of Medical Education, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK; Evelyn O'Rourke; Claire Smith, BSc, PGCE, PhD and Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME, Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK
Preface
Series editor’s acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Special acknowledgements to digital artists
1 Introduction
Overview of the book
Cell
Levels of organization in the body
Physiology of the blood and body fluids
Descriptive anatomical terms
2 Head and neck
Overview of the head and neck
Skull
Cellular physiology of the nervous system
The process of nervous transmission
Orbit
Nose
Face
Parotid region
Temporal and infratemporal fossa
Ear and vestibular apparatus
Oral cavity
Neck
Midline structures of the neck
3 Thorax
Overview of the thorax
Surface anatomy of the thorax
Thoracic wall
Thoracic cavity
Pleurae and lungs
Cardiac cycle
Structure and function of the blood vessels
Lymph and the lymphatic system
Control of the cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular receptors and central control
Regulation of circulation in individual tissues
Computed tomography scanning of the thorax and angiography of the great vessels
Electrocardiography
Ventilation and gaseous exchange
Surface tension and surfactant
Gaseous exchange in the lungs
Lung perfusion
Gas transport in the blood
Control of respiratory function
4 Abdomen
Overview of the gastrointestinal system
Arterial supply of the gut
Venous drainage of the gut
Nerve supply of the gut
Lymphatic drainage of the gut
Anterior abdominal wall
Posterior abdominal wall
Peritoneum
Upper gastrointestinal system
Stomach
Liver, gallbladder and biliary tract
Pancreas
Small intestine
Large intestine
Spleen
Kidneys and ureters
Renal tubules, loop of henle and collecting ducts
Loop of henle
Renal functions and homoeostasis
Organization of the suprarenal glands
5 Pelvis
Overview of the pelvis
Structure of the pelvis
Functions of the reproductive system
Pelvic wall and bony pelvis
Pelvic contents
Perineum
Lymphatic drainage of the pelvis and perineum
Transgender anatomy
6 Musculoskeletal system
Overview of the musculoskeletal system
Physiology of skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle contraction
Muscle function and motor control
Bone
Upper limb
Surface anatomy of the upper limb
Bones and joints of the upper limb
Muscles of the upper limb
Nerve supply to the upper limb
Arterial supply to the upper limb
Venous drainage of the upper limb
Lymphatic drainage of the upper limb
Special regions of the upper limb
Regions and components of the lower limb
Surface anatomy of the lower limb
Bones and joints of the lower limb
Muscles and tendons of the lower limb
Nerve supply to the lower limb
Arterial supply to the lower limb
Venous drainage of the leg
Lymphatic drainage of the lower limb
Special regions of the lower limb
Vertebral column
MLA Single Best Answer (SBA) questions
MLA SBA answers
Glossary
Index
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