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A sound understanding of the structure and function of the human body in all of its intricacies is the foundation of a complete medical education. Now in its sixth edition, this classic work makes the task of mastering this vast body of information easier and less daunting with its many user-friendly features: - Hundreds of outstanding full-color illustrations - Clear organization according to anatomical system - Abundant clinical notes - Side-by-side images and explanatory text - Helpful color-coding and consistent formatting throughout - Useful references and suggestions for further reading Emphasizing clinical anatomy, the text integrates current information from an array of medical disciplines into the discussions of the locomotor system, including: - General anatomy - The systematic anatomy of the locomotor system - The topography of peripheral nerves and vessels in relation to the musculoskeletal system Additional features: - Each section now features an overview of anatomical terms and their Latin equivalents - An index of proper names for the interested reader