Not since it first published in 1858 has Grays Anatomy introduced so much innovation to the world of anatomical references. A team of renowned clinicians, anatomists, and basic scientists have radically transformed this classic resource to incorporate all of the newest anatomical knowledgereorganized it by body region to parallel clinical practiceand added many new surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy, and microanatomy images to complement the exquisite artwork that the book is known for. In addition, a new, multimedia package enables users to consult the printed bookaccess a dynamic, continuously updated web siteor explore a CD-ROM containing all of the book's images plus 9 fully rotatable, strippable anatomical models. Although there are now many books called Gray's Anatomy, only this 39th Edition carries on the true lineage of the original text. And, only this 39th Edition delivers so much pragmatic, clinically indispensable information. The result is, once again, the world's definitive source on human anatomy.

A new organizationby body region, rather than by organ systemparallels the way physicians approach patients.

A new clinical emphasis ensures relevance to everyday practice.

Updates reflect the very latest understanding of the pelvic floor the inner ear the peritoneum preimplantation embryology assisted fertilization smooth and cardiac muscle wrist kinematics and kinetics the temporomandi, bular joint blood supply to the muscles and skin topographical, clinico-pathological, and functional anatomy cross-sectional and endoscopic imaging the spread of infection along fascial planes anatomical landmarks that facilitate differential diagnosis key anatomical variantsthroughout the body and many other crucial areas.

Almost 400 new illustrations nearly 2,000 in all, over half of them in full colordepict all structures with optimal clarity, includ, ing surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy, and microanatomy.

A new, multimedia package enables users to consult the printed bookaccess a dynamic, continuously updated web siteor explore a CD-ROM containing all of the book's images plus 9 fully rotatable, strippable anatomical models.

Purchase of this book includes a limited personal license to the online version for use exclusively by the individual who has purchased the book. This license and access to the web site operates strictly on the basis of a single user per PIN. The sharing of passwords is strictly prohibited, and any attempt to do so will invalidate the password. The license and access may not be lent, resold, or otherwise circulated. Full details of the license and terms and conditions of use are available upon registration.

Your purchase of the Grays Anatomy e-dition, entitles you to access the web site until the next edition of the book is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

The first edition was published in 1858; the most recent, in 1995. Somewhere along the line, it became a classic; and it is cited in Brandon-Hill as an "initial purchase" and "minimal core list" for the small medical library. No doubt the original editors would have been dazzled by this 39th e-diton, which is accompanied by a CD-ROM with all of the book's images plus nine rotatable, strippable anatomical models, and includes online access to a website where text and images reside. Reflecting new clinical emphasis, organization is now by body region rather than organ system, which aligns with how physicians approach patients. Some 400 illustrations have been added--surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy and microanatomy images complement the art work that makes the book famous--bringing the total to about 2,000 (half in color).
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Not since it first published in 1858 has Gray's Anatomy introduced so much innovation to the world of anatomical references. A team of renowned clinicians, anatomists, and basic scientists have radically transformed this classic resource to incorporate all of the newest anatomical knowledge...reorganized it by body region to parallel clinical practice...and added many new surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy, and microanatomy images to complement the exquisite artwork that the book is known for. In addition, a new, multimedia package enables users to consult the printed book...access a dynamic, continuously updated web site...or explore a CD-ROM containing all of the book's images plus 9 fully rotatable, strippable anatomical models. Although there are now many books called Gray's Anatomy, only this 39th Edition carries on the true lineage of the original text. And, only this 39th Edition delivers so much pragmatic, clinically indispensable information. The result is, once again, the world's definitive source on human anatomy.

One of the most famous books in history is making history all over again!

The 'ultimate truth' in anatomy. Gray's Anatomy is the peerless source of reference on all matters concerning human anatomy. The new 39 th edition has been redesigned, reduced in size and rigorously edited to improve readability, remove duplication and thereby produce one of the most radical revisions in the book's long and distinguished history.
For the first time, Gray's Anatomy has been organised by body region, and edited by a team of clinicians, to ensure maximum relevance to those working in medicine, dentistry and professions allied to medicine. Our goal has been to provide the most reliable and comprehensive human anatomy resource possible, together with 'signposts' to the most current source of molecular and cytological information available elsewhere, on the web or in print.

Now available as an e-dition!

Features
Unparalleled description of human structure serving as the ultimate resource on human anatomy.
Spectacular artwork programme including almost 700 entirely new illustrations; permitting the reader to learn and memorise 3-D relationships of anatomical structures and apply this knowledge to their surgical, dental or physiotherapy practice.
Editorial board comprising mainly clinicians, not basic scientists, ensures applicability to surgeons, radiologists, etc.
Regional organisation ensures all anatomical content relevant to say, an operation on the shoulder, is contained in one place and not scattered between body-system sections.
Fewer pages for a crisper, more accessible book.
What's New
Specialist revision of topics such as the anatomy of the pelvic floor, the inner ear, the organisation of the peritoneum, preimplantation embryology, assisted fertilization, spread of infection via fascial planes in the head and neck, smooth and cardiac muscle, wrist kinematics and kinetics, the temporomandibular joint.
Extensive use of new imaging modalities, e.g. the anatomy of the pelvic floor.
Revision of the entire neuroanatomy section.
Introduction of descriptions of the blood supply to the skin and muscles, on the grounds that they have surgical relevance when raising flaps for reconstructive surgery.
Standardization of views in diagrams and photographs, so that wherever possible, the body is seen from the left side, irrespective of whether a lateral or medial view is presented, and transverse sections are viewed from below.
Updating photomicrographs to ensure that as many as possible are of human material.
Selecting clinicopathological examples where the pathology is either a direct result of, or a consequence of the (biomechanical) anatomy, or where the anatomical features are instrumental in the diagnosis/treatment/management of the condition.