Human Osteology and Skeletal Radiology: An Atlas and Guide CX-03
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By Evan W. Matshes, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and
Bernard Juurlink, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Publisher: CRC Press
Copyright: 2004
Format: Hard Bound; 448 pp.
ISBN: 9780849319013

An Atlas and Guide features nearly 700 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs demonstrating individual bones, or collections of bones, from both a distant perspective and more detailed angles. This atlas of skeletal anatomy covers general and specific anatomic terms, includes comparative images of bones in photographic and radiographic form to aid in recognition, and notes important comparisons among adult, juvenile, and fetal bones. Intended as a field guide for investigations and a lab guide in gross anatomy and skeletal specimen studies, this atlas provides easy and rapid identification of bone material.

Features:

• Includes nearly 700 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs depicting various views of bones
• Presents comparative images of bones in photographic and radiographic form to aid in recognition
• Displays detailed photographs of each bone from multiple angles
• Identifies significant comparisons among adult, juvenile, and fetal bones, along with bone contrasts in adults of different ages
• Provides detailed radiologic images, including film x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
• Emphasizes visual elements by providing a detailed index and minimal text

Table of Contents:

UNIT ONE - THE AXIAL SKELETON: Anatomical Terms of Direction and Ostelogic Terminology, Skull, Individual Skull Bones, Dentition, The Hyoid and Spine, The Sternum and Ribs; UNIT TWO - THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON: The Shoulder and Upper Limb, Pelvis, Lower Extremities; UNIT THREE - IN THE END: Resources, References and Index.