Book Info

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY. Atlas features more than 1,130 full-color line drawings depicting a complete range of anatomic structures, incisions, and exposures. Covers vascular anatomy, neuroanatomy, wrist articulation, biomechanics, and the musculature of the upper extremity. DNLM: Hand--anatomy & histology--Atlases.

Book Description

Here's a comprehensive new full-color atlas that demonstrates every aspect of hand anatomy, the cornerstone on which all successful hand surgery is built. It is written by respected plastic and orthopedic surgeons, who emphasize how readers can achieve excellent surgical results through a detailed understanding of the anatomic structures of the hand. Over 1,100 brilliant line drawings clarify etiology, structural mechanisms, pathologic clinical presentations, and much more.

Features

Features over 1000 original full-color illustrations--all drawn by a single experienced medical illustrator--in a full color format.

Organizes content into 6 easy-to-reference units: Surface Anatomy and Integument, Bones and Joints, Muscles and Tendons, Vessels, Nerves and Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Upper Extremity for ease of reference.
Provides anatomic variations of muscles, vessels, and nerves in each section for clear understanding of presenting syndromes.

Discusses important topics such as nerve compression syndromes, extensor apparatus, fibrous sheath of flexor tendon, TFCC, retinaculum, incisions, nail, and more, as they apply to the clinical practice.

Unit 1 Surface Anatomy and Integument
1. Terminology for Anatomy of Hand Surgery
2. Terminology for Movements and Functions of the Hand
3. Structural Alignment and Static Postures
4. Integument - Skin
5. Skin Incisions of the Hand
6. Anatomic Bases for Clinical Skin Coverage
7. Nails (Ungues)
8. Retinacula of Hand Skin
Unit 2 Skeletal and Articular Systems of the Hand
9. Overview of the Bones and Joints of the Hand
10. Anatomic Features of the Digital Bones
11. Anatomic Features of Bones at the Wrist
12. Digital Joints and Related Structures
13. Joints and Related Structures at the Wrist
Unit 3 Musculo-Tendinous System
14. General Concept of the Musculo-Tendinous System
15. Extrinsic Digital Flexors
16. Extrinsic Digital Extensors
17. Intrinsic Muscles
18. Extensor Apparatus
19. Muscles for Local Positions of the Hand
20. Muscles for Spatial Approaches of the Hand
Unit 4 Vascular System
21. Arterial System
22. Venous System
23. Lymphatic System
Unit 5 Nervous System of the Upper Limb
24. Outline of the Nervous System of the Upper Limb
25. Brachial Plexus
26. Median Nerve
27. Ulnar Nerve
28. Radial Nerve
Unit 6 Anatomy of the Cross Section of the Upper Extremity
29. Anatomy of the Cross Section of the Upper Extremity