Field's Anatomy, Palpation and Surface Markings, 4th Edition #16624
By Derek Field, Grad Dip Phys, FCSP, DipTP, SRP and Jane Owen Hutchinson, MA(Ed) Grad Dip Phys; Cert Ed; Cert Health Ed; MCSP; Dip TP: Dip Rehab Couns
Paperback, 392 pages, publication date: JUL-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-8848-2
ISBN-10: 0-7506-8848-3
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
Description
The fourth edition of this classic textbook incorporates all the excellent features of the previous edition as well as including more material for today’s students and practitioners. The authors have updated the text which covers the whole body: upper and lower limb, head and neck, thorax and abdomen. Within each section the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries, veins are described and at the end of every chapter a review/question page is included. This book enables readers be able to identify, understand and palpate structures through an intact skin and aids the practitioner in the assessment and diagnosis of conditions using manual contact techniques, relating palpation to surface markings and anatomy. This book is essential reading for students and practitioners of medicine, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and sports medicine, and indeed all those for whom the accurate location and palpation of surface structures is an essential skill whether used to determine a diagnosis or apply treatment.
Key Features
* Revised chapter on the principles and practice of palpation provide the most current information on best practices.
* Contains clinical advice and information on sports injuries and accessory movements.
* Details anatomy at every layer with high-quality photographs showing the surface anatomy and detailed drawings depicting corresponding structures below the surface.
New to this Edition
* High-quality, full-color illustrations make content more easily understandable by clearly illustrating the topic.
* Review questions and illustrations at the end of each chapter provide users with an opportunity to assess their knowledge and easily study.
Author Information
By Derek Field, Grad Dip Phys, FCSP, DipTP, SRP, Formerly Vice Principal, North London School of Physiotherapy, City University, London, UK; and Jane Owen Hutchinson, MA(Ed) Grad Dip Phys; Cert Ed; Cert Health Ed; MCSP; Dip TP: Dip Rehab Couns, Manager, Physiotherapy Support Service, Royal National Institute of the Blind
392 pages 451 ills
Trim size 210 X 297 mm
Copyright 2006
Softcover
