Human Structure. Second Edition

The first edition of Human Structure was published in 1972 for use as an anatomy text. Since then, most medical schools have significantly decreased the time allotted to gross anatomy. This new edition is designed to fit a shortened anatomy course. The outline is unchanged from the previous edition, with 57 short chapters organized in eight general sections. The first section, "General Introductory Topics," integrates the other parts of the book. The next seven sections are divided by region (e.g., back, head and neck, upper limb) and can be read in any order. Several features of this volume make it excellent for introductory student use. A large number of illustrations are drawn in color and clearly labeled, and while these will not replace a comprehensive atlas for use in the laboratory, they are detailed enough for review purposes. In addition, this text provides excellent clinical correlation by including radiographs, CT and MRI scans, and "clinical notes" printed in the margins. These clinical notes are certain to make the book a useful and interesting reference after gross anatomy lab has been completed. The text itself is clear and easy to read. The one major drawback is the lack of a bibliography; references would be an added advantage to future editions.