Anatomy Regional, Surgical, and Applied

Section One: Neuroanatomy
Richard Dyball, Valentina Gnoni

Section Two: Anatomy of the  Head and Neck
Qassim Baker, David Sunnucks, Georga Longhurst

Section Three: Anatomy of the Upper Limb
Philip Adds, Joanna Tomlinson

Section Four: Anatomy of the Thorax
Qassim Baker, Mohammed Al Janabi

Section Five: Anatomy of the Abdomen
Qassim Baker, David Sunnucks

Section Six: Anatomy of the Pelvis and Perineum
Paul Carter, Qassim Baker, Philip Adds

Section Seven: Anatomy of the Lower Limb
Philip Adds, Joanna Tomlinson

Biography

Qassim F. Baker, MBChB FRCS (Eng.), has been an international and UK examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England since 2015, and before that was an examiner and tutor for the Iraqi Medical Specialisation Board (1996–2004). He was previously Professor of Surgery at two universities in Malaysia (2013–2016); Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery, Medical College, University of Baghdad; and Head of the Department of Surgery at two teaching hospitals in Iraq between 1990–2004.

Philip J. Adds, BSc MSC FAS FIBMS SFHEA, retired in 2021 as Reader in Anatomical Sciences and Head of Anatomy at St. George’s, University of London. He has had over 20 years of experience teaching anatomy to medical and other students of healthcare sciences, and has published widely, with over 50 peer-reviewed papers, specialising in musculoskeletal anatomy and the detailed anatomy of the orbit. He is a Fellow of the Anatomical Society, Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

The chapter [on neuroanatomy] is, in a nutshell, a sound basic introduction to what, in an ideal world, medical students should know of neuroanatomy to allow them to become safe clinicians.

- Prof. Richard Dyball, University of Cambridge, and Examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons, England

The book is well-organized, with clear sections to help learners understand the complex relationships between different body parts. In a field that undergoes continuous progress, the textbook includes most up-to-date　 information. […] It is very useful book, I enjoyed reading it, and it is excellent effort in the field of Anatomy　 medical education.

- Dr.Anam Rasheed Al- Salihi, Professor Emeritus Of Anatomy, Histology & Embryology, College of Medicine Al- Nahrain University

The authors have skilfully balanced the inclusion of essential anatomical knowledge with clinical relevance, highlighting important clinical correlations, such as common pathologies, surgical considerations, and diagnostic approaches. This integration of clinical information is particularly beneficial for students and practitioners seeking to apply their anatomical understanding in a real-world context.
Furthermore, the book's approachable language and writing style make it accessible to readers at various levels of anatomical expertise. Complex anatomical terminology is explained with clarity, and key concepts are reinforced through clinical snippets and practical examples. Additionally, the inclusion of review questions and self-assessment exercises are immersed within certain chapters and there is a self-assessment with data interpretation style questions situated at the end of each chapter facilitates active learning and self-evaluation.

 

Dr David Sunnucks
Head of Anatomy, Queen Mary University, Malta

Written by students for students, this book would be useful as a revision aid for those who have already completed an anatomy teaching course. It is not intended to be comprehensive but includes all the basic facts required in a general anatomy programme. The frequent insertion of Clinical Notes, with accompanying medical images, reminds students of the relevance of anatomy to future medical practice. The diagrams are simple enough for students to be able to reproduce for themselves in learning, revision, and examinations. The quiz questions are useful for helping students recall, understand, and apply the facts and concepts that they have learned, as well as assessing their progress in a specific topic. Each region has a simple, regular layout that is easy to navigate.

Prof. Cecilia Brassett , University of Cambridge and Examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons, England