Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by a team of renowned medical professionals, including Claire France Smith, Andrew Dilley, Barry Mitchell, and Richard Drake, this textbook provides a concise and superbly illustrated guide to surface anatomy and its underlying gross anatomy. Combining practical applications of ultrasound and other imaging modalities, this book is tailored specifically to the needs of medical students and doctors in training.

With the advancement in imaging technology, portable ultrasound is becoming an integral part of routine clinical examination and effective diagnosis. This unique text integrates these two essential approaches to understanding clinical anatomy, reflecting the latest approaches within modern medical curricula. It is not only beneficial for medical students and doctors but also for a wide range of allied health students and professionals who require a clear understanding of visible and palpable anatomy combined with anatomy as seen on ultrasound.

The book features concise text and high-quality illustrations, photographs, CT, MRI, and ultrasound scans, providing a clear, integrated understanding of the anatomical basis for modern clinical practice. It is highly accessible and written at a level appropriate for medical students and allied health professionals. The inclusion of the latest ultrasound image modalities and supplementary video content showing live ultrasound scans and guided areas of surface anatomy make it an invaluable resource for both students and professionals.

Reflecting current curriculum trends, this book heavily utilizes living anatomy and ultrasound to learn anatomy. An international advisory panel has been appointed to add expertise and ensure relevance to the variety of medical and allied health markets. Designed to complement and enhance the highly successful Grays family of texts/atlases, this book can be used as a standalone resource or alongside other established anatomy resources.