Gray's anatomy the anatomical basis of clinical practice /

A universal landmark in medicine ever since Drs. Henry Gray and H.V. Carter published the first edition in 1858, "Gray's Anatomy" now celebrates its 150th anniversary. The new 40th Edition sets a new world standard for accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance.

Other Authors: Standring, Susan., Borley, Neil R., Gray, Henry, 1827-1861.
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: [Edinburgh] : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2008.
Physical Description: xxiv, 1551 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Edition: 40th ed., anniversary ed.
Subjects:
Online Access: Table of contents
Table of Contents:
  • Basic structure and function of cells
  • Integrating cells into tissues
  • Nervous system
  • Blood, lymphoid tissues and haemopoiesis
  • Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
  • Smooth muscle and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
  • Skin and its appendages
  • Preimplantation development
  • Implantation and placentation
  • Cell populations at gastrulation
  • Embryonic induction and cell division
  • Cell populations at the start of organogenesis
  • Early embryonic circulation
  • Pre- and postnatal development
  • Overview of the nervous system
  • Ventricular system and subarachnoid space
  • Vascular supply of the brain
  • Spinal cord: internal organization
  • Brain stem
  • Cerebellum
  • Diencephalon
  • Basal ganglia
  • Cerebral hemisphere
  • Development of the nervous system
  • Head and neck: overview and surface anatomy
  • External skull
  • Intracranial region
  • Neck
  • Face and scalp
  • Oral cavity
  • Infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae and temporomandibular joint
  • Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
  • Development of the head and neck
  • External and middle ear
  • Inner ear
  • Development of the ear
  • The orbit and accessory visual apparatus
  • The eye
  • Development of the eye
  • The back
  • Spinal cord and spinal nerves: gross anatomy
  • Development of the back
  • Pectoral girdle and upper limb: overview and surface anatomy
  • Pectoral girdle, shouldr region and axilla
  • Upper arm
  • Elbow
  • Forearm
  • Wrist and hand
  • Development of the limbs
  • Development of the pectoral girdle and upper limb
  • Thorax: overview and surface anatomy
  • Chest wall and breast
  • Mediastinum
  • Heart and great vessels
  • Pleura, lungs, trachea and bronchi
  • Diaphragm and phrenic nerve
  • Development of the thorax
  • Abdomen and pelvis: overview and surface anatomy
  • Anterior abdominal wall
  • Posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneum
  • True pelvis, pelvic floor and perineum
  • Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity
  • Abdominal oesophagus and stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine
  • Liver
  • Gallbladder and biliary tree
  • Pancreas
  • Spleen
  • Suprarenal (adrenal) gland
  • Development of the peritoneal cavity, gastrointestinal tract and its adnexae
  • Kidney and ureter
  • Bladder, prostate and urethra
  • Male reproductive system
  • Female reproductive system
  • Development of the urogenital system
  • Pelvis girdle and lower limb: overview and surface anatomy
  • Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Leg
  • Ankle and foot
  • Development of the pelvic girdle and lower limb.