Preface to the Second Edition-vii
Preface to the First Edition-ix
Acknowledgments-xi
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Upper Limb-1
Chapter 2 Bones of the Upper Limb-10
Chapter 3 Pectoral Region-34
Chapter 4 Axilla (Armpit)-48
Chapter 5 Back of the Body and Scapular Region-58
Chapter 6 Shoulder Joint Complex (Joints of Shoulder Girdle)-72
Chapter 7 Cutaneous Innervation, Venous Drainage, and Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb-83
Chapter 8 Arm-92
Chapter 9 Forearm-105
Chapter 10 Elbow and Radio-ulnar Joints-126
Chapter 11 Hand-137
Chapter 12 Joints and Movements of the Hand-161
Chapter 13 Major Nerves of the Upper Limb-172
Chapter 14 Introduction to Thorax and Thoracic Cage-185
Chapter 15 Bones and Joints of the Thorax-196
Chapter 16 Thoracic Wall and Mechanism of Respiration-211
Chapter 17 Pleural Cavities-227
Chapter 18 Lungs (Pulmones)-234
Chapter 19 Mediastinum-249
Chapter 20 Pericardium and Heart-256
Chapter 21 Superior Vena Cava, Aorta, Pulmonary Trunk, and Thymus-283
Chapter 22 Trachea and Esophagus-292
Chapter 23 Th oracic Duct, Azygos and Hemiazygos Veins, and Thoracic Sympathetic Trunks-302
Multiple Choice Questions-311
Index-325