Description
GRAY. Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound Techniques
Book Summary
This title from the prestigious Gray's family offers a practical, visual guide that integrates surface anatomy with ultrasound scanning techniques. Designed for students and healthcare professionals, the book connects macroscopic anatomical knowledge with its direct clinical application, facilitating proper palpation, examination, and interpretation of ultrasound images. An essential work for acquiring the foundations necessary for daily clinical practice.
What is it about?
The work addresses surface anatomy as an essential bridge between anatomical theory and clinical practice. Through a didactic and visual approach, it combines detailed descriptions of surface and underlying anatomy with the application of ultrasound techniques. Each chapter is structured to guide the reader from locating structures through palpation to their visualization and interpretation in high-quality ultrasound images. It includes boxes with practical guidance for physical examinations and the proper performance of procedures, such as injections or abdominal scans, reinforcing the principle that good clinical practice is based on the integration of surface anatomy, macroscopic anatomy, and the proper use of ultrasound.
Main Topics
- Surface anatomy applied to clinical examination.
- Correlation between surface anatomy and underlying macroscopic anatomy.
- Palpation and physical examination techniques for locating structures.
- Principles and application of ultrasound as a diagnostic and procedural tool.
- Interpretation of ultrasound images in relation to regional anatomy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students of medicine, health sciences, and related disciplines seeking a solid foundation in surface anatomy and its clinical application. It is also highly useful for practicing professionals, such as physicians, physical therapists, nurses, and radiologists, who wish to update or reinforce their knowledge in ultrasound scanning and anatomical palpation.
What this book offers
- Practical integration of surface anatomy with ultrasound, facilitating the understanding of living anatomy.
- Visual and didactic methodology with high-quality drawings, diagrams, and ultrasound images that guide learning.
- Step-by-step instructions for the correct palpation and examination of anatomical structures.
- A study tool that connects anatomical theory with daily clinical practice.
- Updated content endorsed by the gold standard in anatomy: Gray's.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Smith, Claire F.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Anatomy, cytology, histology, regional anatomy, dissection, physiology
- Collection: Anatomy
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2020
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 640 g
Editorial Assessment
Gray. Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound Techniques represents a strategic addition to the Gray's family catalog, filling an essential training gap. Its practical and visual approach, which combines surface anatomy with ultrasound, addresses a growing need in current clinical training. The work stands out for its didactic clarity and the quality of its graphic material, making it a valuable resource for both initial learning and quick reference in professional practice. It is a highly recommended tool for those seeking an applied and functional understanding of anatomy.