{"product_id":"9788445805527","title":"Compendium of descriptive anatomy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompendium of Descriptive Anatomy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manual offers a rigorous and concise synthesis of the fundamental concepts of descriptive anatomy, specifically designed for students who have already taken the course and need an effective review tool. Written by the renowned anatomist Leo Testut, the book dispenses with illustrations, histology, embryology, and anatomical variations to focus exclusively on essential concepts. Its direct style and focus on the indispensable make it a resource for quick reference and memorization, ideal for those preparing for exams or seeking to solidify previously acquired knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is presented as a meticulous summary of descriptive anatomy, aimed at covering the curriculum for the first doctoral exam in France. Testut organizes the content logically and sequentially, addressing the description of the different systems and apparatuses of the human body without expanding on histological or embryological details. Each section is structured to offer a clear and orderly view of the morphology, relationships, and structure of the organs, facilitating revision and review. The author deliberately eliminates anatomical anomalies and variations, considered of secondary value to the student who has already passed the initial learning phase, and concentrates on the canonical and fundamental knowledge that must be mastered to pass an evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOsteology: description of the bones of the human skeleton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArthrology: study of joints and their classifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMyology: analysis of muscles, their origin, insertion, and function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAngiology: description of the circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins, and lymphatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNeurology: study of the central and peripheral nervous system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSplanchnology: description of the viscera and organs of the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students of medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and other health sciences who have already taken a complete human anatomy course and need a compendium to review and consolidate knowledge before an exam. It is also useful for healthcare professionals who wish to quickly refresh basic descriptive anatomy without resorting to extensive or illustrated treatises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn efficient review focused on the essential contents of descriptive anatomy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA synthetic and direct format, ideal for memorization and quick consultation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe authority of a classic anatomist, with a clear and rigorous exposition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA study tool complementary to more extensive treatises and practice with atlases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: TESTUT, LEO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ELSEVIER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ANATOMY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HUMAN ANATOMY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 792\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 677 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Testut compendium is a classic reference work, valued for its direct approach and its ability to distill descriptive anatomy to its essentials. Its utility is greatest for the student seeking a review resource, although its lack of illustrations and concise style make it less suitable as a first contact with the subject. It is recommended as a complement to atlases and more visual treatises, especially in advanced stages of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELSEVIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408294338907,"sku":"9788445805527","price":48.03,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978844580552.jpg?v=1781860487","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788445805527","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}