Helga Fritsch

Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 2: Internal Organs For over 45 years, the three-volume Color Atlas of Human Anatomy has provided readers with a compact review of the human body and its structures. It is ideal for studying, preparing for exams, and as a reference. The new, 7th edition of Volume 2: Internal Organs builds on a robust foundation of scientific knowledge, summarizing in its compactness the macroscopic and topographic anatomy and the functions of the internal organs. Key highlights:Proven concept of concise texts paired with more than 200 color plates of outstanding anatomical illustrationsMicroscopic anatomy-if necessary for understanding the respective organOrgan functions are explained in connection with the embryological development of the organs, so many anatomical relationships can be better understoodFor numerous cross-sectional anatomical illustrations, corresponding CT and MRI images are provided, which helps with the application of anatomical knowledge in clinical practice Volume 2: Internal Organs is accompanied by Volume 1: Locomotor System (ISBN 978-3-13-242443-3) and Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs (ISBN 978-3-13-242451-7).

The sixth edition of this classic work makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting. It offers a vivid review of the human body and its structure, and it is an ideal study companion as well as an excellent basic reference text. These are some of the many user-friendly features of this book New color plates on embryology and histologyMore than 200 outstanding full-color illustrations and 130 clinical correlationsSide-by-side images with explanatory textAn overview of anatomical terms in each sectionEmphasizing clinical anatomy, this text integrates current information from a wide range of medical disciplines into discussions of the internal organs, including: Cross-sectional anatomy as a basis for working with modern imaging modalitiesDetailed explanations of organ topography and functionPhysiological and biochemical information included where appropriateAn entire chapter devoted to pregnancy and human developmentVolume 2: Internal Organs and its companions Volume 1: Locomotor System and Volume 3: Nervous System and Sensory Organs comprise a must-have resource for students of medicine, dentistry, and all allied health fields.

Since a clear understanding of the pelvic floor region is crucial for both male and female pelvic surgery and for fundamental mechanisms of urogenital and/or ano-rectal dysfunction and treatment, the authors present a morphological concept that is in accordance with actual clinical concepts. The reinterpreted anatomical concept is compared to classical morphological ideas and what is most important to functional considerations.