Description
Torso
Book summary
This first volume of the Rouvière and Delmas Treatise on Human Anatomy constitutes a fundamental reference for the detailed study of the torso. With a descriptive, topographical, and functional approach, the work offers a complete and updated exposition of bodily structures, combining classical anatomical precision with modern imaging techniques. The reader will find high-quality iconography that includes X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, facilitating the understanding of anatomy in a clinical context. Designed for students and professionals, this book integrates current international nomenclature with traditional terms, ensuring a fluid transition between academic language and that used in daily clinical practice.
What is it about?
This work is dedicated to the exhaustive study of the human torso, covering the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic regions. The exposition is structured into three complementary levels: descriptive anatomy details the form, location, and relationships of each organ; topographical anatomy organizes knowledge by region, which is fundamental for clinical examination and surgery; and functional anatomy explains how structures work together to perform vital functions, such as respiration or digestion. The original synopsis focused on the head and neck, but the actual content of this volume focuses on the torso, offering a systematic description of its bony, muscular, vascular, nervous, and visceral components. The work integrates international anatomical terminology (Nomina Anatomica) and, in parentheses, traditional eponyms and denominations, facilitating understanding for those facing clinical literature. The inclusion of modern radiological images allows for the correlation of theoretical anatomy with its visualization in diagnostic imaging techniques.
Main topics
- Descriptive and topographical anatomy of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
- Functional anatomy of the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
- Anatomical-clinical correlation through radiological images (X-rays, CT, MRI).
- International anatomical nomenclature with equivalents to traditional terms and eponyms.
- Osteology, arthrology, myology, angiology, and neurology of the torso.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at students of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences who are taking courses in Human Anatomy. It is also an indispensable reference tool for medical residents, surgeons, radiologists, and any healthcare professional who requires deep and updated knowledge of the anatomy of the torso for their clinical or surgical practice.
What this book provides
- A solid and complete anatomical foundation, the result of the didactic tradition of Rouvière and Delmas, updated with the latest advances in terminology and imaging techniques.
- Facilitates the transition from theoretical learning to clinical application, integrating descriptive anatomy with its visualization in diagnostic imaging tests.
- Resolves terminological doubts by presenting international nomenclature alongside traditional terms, allowing for the understanding of both academic and clinical language.
- Offers a functional approach that explains the "why" of the structures, going beyond mere static description and fostering more significant and applied learning.
Technical specifications
- Author: Rouvière and Delmas
- Publisher: ELSEVIER
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ANATOMY
- Collection: HUMAN ANATOMY
- Publication date: April 2005
- Number of pages: 784
- Weight: 1615 g
Editorial assessment
This new edition of the classic Rouvière and Delmas treatise maintains its position as an indisputable reference in the study of human anatomy. The work stands out for its scientific rigor and its didactic capacity, achieving a balance between anatomical tradition and current pedagogical needs. The inclusion of a terminological glossary and the iconographic update with modern diagnostic images make it an especially useful tool for the student seeking an applied understanding. It is, without a doubt, a solid investment for any professional who wishes to consolidate or deepen their knowledge of the anatomy of the torso.