Page 6 - Clinical Anatomy

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Contents

Preface, xiii

Acknowledgements, xiv

Part 1:◊The Thorax

Surface anatomy and surface markings, 3
◊◊Surface markings of the more important thoracic contents, 3

The thoracic cage, 7
◊◊The thoracic vertebrae, 7
◊◊The ribs, 7
◊◊The costal cartilages, 10
◊◊The sternum, 11
◊◊The intercostal spaces, 11
◊◊The diaphragm, 14
◊◊The pleurae, 18

The lower respiratory tract, 19
◊◊The trachea, 19
◊◊The bronchi, 23
◊◊The lungs, 23

The mediastinum, 28
◊◊The pericardium, 28
◊◊The heart, 29
◊◊The superior mediastinum, 42
◊◊The oesophagus, 42
◊◊The thoracic duct, 45
◊◊The thoracic sympathetic trunk, 47

On the examination of a chest radiograph, 49
◊◊Radiographic appearance of the heart, 50

Part 2:◊The Abdomen and Pelvis
Surface anatomy and surface markings, 55
◊◊Vertebral levels, 55
◊◊Surface markings, 55
The fasciae and muscles of the abdominal wall, 58
◊◊Fasciae of the abdominal wall, 58
◊◊The muscles of the anterior abdominal wall, 58