This is the thoroughly revised, updated and enlarged edition of the popular which aims to meet the requirements of the students of the undergraduate courses in medical sciences, dental sciences, AYUSH and allied health sciences. The text has been written in a lucid manner using simple language.
The highlighting feature of this edition is the addition of seven new chapters: Respiratory System, Digestive System, Sensory Organs, Endocrine System, Urinary System, Reproductive System and Cadaver as Our First Teacher. These chapters give a brief and comprehensive view of an important component of human anatomy. This edition has also been designed as per the latest CBME Guidelines, featuring text and headings as outlined in Competency Based Undergraduate Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate prescribed by the National Medical Commission. All the chapters have been extensively illustrated by simple colour diagrams. Each chapter begins with a quotation giving a subtle meaning to the topic. Points to Remember given at the end of each chapter will help the student in quick revision of the topics. Multiple choice questions introduced at the end of each chapter will help the student in self-evaluation of the learnt topics. Free online access on CBSiCentral App 100+ animated anatomic models based on the book’s contents.
Krishna Garg MS, PhD, FAMS, FIMSA, FIAMS, FASI is ex-Professor and Head, Department of Anatomy, Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi. She joined LHMC where she completed her MS and PhD and taught anatomy till her retirement.She was elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS) in 2005.She was honoured with Excellence Award in Anatomy in 2004 by Delhi Medical Association. She has received Life Time Achievement Award, Fellowship of Anatomical Society of India, and DMA Distinguished Services Award. She is visiting faculty of DNB,MDS and a PhD examiner. She is the chief editor of popular textbook BD Chaurasia`s Human Anatomy 9/e (Vols 1–4); author of Manual of Human Anatomy Dissection, Companion Pocketbook—BDC Human Anatomy (Vols 1–3) and BDC Human Anatomy for Dental Students 5/e; coauthor of Textbook of Neuroanatomy 6/e, Textbook of Histology 6/e, Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Sciences, Practical Anatomy Workbook, Practical Histology Workbook and Practical Anatomy Workbook for Dental Students; and editor of Human Embryology 2/e and BD Chaurasia`s Applied Anatomy and Physiology for BSc Nursing Students.She has published 53 scientific papers.