Anatomy & Pathology: The World's Best Anatomical Charts (4th edition)

Book Review by Jeffrey Kintish, DC

Title:

Anatomy & Pathology: The World's Best Anatomical Charts (4th edition)

Publisher:

Anatomical Chart Company (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)

Part #:

C-228

The Anatomical Chart Company has been a leader in high-quality anatomy posters for the past 58 years. They produce very accurate and specific medical charts using the best references available, while updating their work quite regularly. This fourth-edition book contains 50 of their most popular posters. Each chart is full color, measures 10 inches wide by 12 inches long, and has flexible lamination for durability.

The spiral-bound book will lay flat and is divided into four sections. The first is called "Systems of the Body" and includes the following charts: The Digestive System; The Endocrine System; The Female Reproductive System; The Lymphatic System; The Male Reproductive System; The Muscular System; The Nervous System; The Respiratory System; The Skeletal System; The Spinal Nerves; The Urinary Tract; The Vascular System; and Viscera. The second section is called "Structures of the Body." The chart titles here are as follows: The Brain; The Ear-Organs of Hearing and Balance; Ear, Nose and Throat; The Eye; Foot and Ankle; Hand and Wrist; The Heart; Hip and Knee; Internal Organs of the Human Body; Ligaments of the Joints; Pregnancy and Birth; The Prostate; Shoulder and Elbow; The Skin and Common Disorders; The Human Skull; Anatomy of the Teeth; and The Vertebral Column.

The third section, "Diseases and Disorders," contains these titles: Understanding Arthritis; Understanding Breast Cancer; Understanding Cancer; Understanding the Common Cold; Understanding Diabetes; Cardiovascular Disease; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Understanding Depression; Diseases of the Digestive System; Gastroesophageal Disorders and Digestive Anatomy; Human Spine Disorders; Hypertension; Understanding Menopause; Understanding Stroke; and Thyroid Disorders. The final section, "Healthy Lifestyle Issues," contains these titles: Dangers of Alcohol; Keys to Healthy Eating; Risks of Obesity; Dangers of Smoking; and Maintaining a Healthy Weight.

Patients love having this style of book in the reception room and will pick it up. I find they are eager to learn about their bodies, so I always try to have educational materials available for them. As you know, an educated patient does what needs to be done, gets better faster and makes practice much more enjoyable.

To order a copy of this book, call (800) 359-2289 or visit www.ChiroMall.com.

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Dr. Kintish's Rating:

10 out of 10