Anatomy: Embryology - Gross Anatomy - Neuroanatomy - Microanatomy / Edition 1

by Raymond E. Papka

Overview

Since 1975, the Oklahoma Notes have been among the most widely used reviews for medical students preparing for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. OKN: Anatomy takes a unified approach to the subject, covering Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Histology, and Gross Anatomy. Like other Oklahoma Notes, Anatomy contains self-assessment questions, geared to the current USMLE format; tables and figures to promote rapid self-assessment and review; a low price; and coverage of just the information needed to ensure Boards success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387943954
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	01/26/1995
Series:	Oklahoma Notes
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Papka, Raymond E., PhD (Univ of Oklahoma)

All of the contributors represent the specialties of anatomical science, anatomy, and cell biology. Most come from the Univ of Oklahoma Health Scineces Center, with one from East Carolina Univ.

Table of Contents

Embryology.- Gametogenesis, Reproductive Cycle and Fertilization.- Early Development of the Conceptus: Weeks 1–2.- Extraembryonic Membranes and Umbilical Cord.- Placenta.- Formation of the Trilaminar Embryo.- Development of General Body Form, Body Cavities and Diaphragm.- Nervous System.- Musculoskeletal System.- Integumentary System.- Development of the Head and Neck.- Development of the Face, Palate, Tongue, and Thyroid Gland.- Respiratory System.- Digestive System and Mesenteries System.- Urogenital System.- Development of the Heart.- Development of the Vasculature.- Gross Anatomy.- Basic Concepts of the Nervous System and Imaging.- Back and Upper Limb.- Head and Neck.- Thorax.- Abdomen.- Pelvis and Perineum.- Lower Limb.- Neuroanatomy.- Histology of the Nervous System.- Gross Features of the Brain and Brainstem.- Vasculature and Ventricular System of the CNS.- Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves.- Cranial Nerves.- Medulla Oblongata.- Pons.- Mesencephalon.- Diencephalon.- Basal Ganglia.- Cerebellum.- Cerebrum.- Limbic System.- Autonomic Nervous System.- Microanatomy.- Cytology.- Epithelium.- Connective Tissue Proper.- Cartilage.- Bone.- Peripheral Blood.- Hematopoiesis.- Immune System (Lymphatic System).- Muscle Tissue.- Nerve Tissue (see Section on Neuroanatomy).- Cardiovascular System.- Integumentary System.- Respiratory System.- Gastrointestinal System.- Urinary System.- Endocrine System.- Female Reproductive System.- Male Reproductive System.- Review Questions.- Answers to Review Questions.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Larry R. Cochard, PhD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This brief review book is part of the Oklahoma Notes series on the basic sciences developed by faculty at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. This book combines the four subdisciplines of anatomy—embryology, gross anatomy, histology, and neuroanatomy—that were previously published as separate volumes.
Purpose: In keeping with the original intent of the series, the book was expressly written as a concise review for medical students preparing for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Audience: Although the book is directed at medical students studying for board exams, it would serve any allied health student wishing to review anatomy.
Features: This is a brief notebook covering the most important anatomical information. It is written in outline form with only about 50 pages devoted to each of the four subjects. Phrases are used instead of complete sentences where possible. About one third of the outline entries are one or two lines of text; the rest are short descriptive paragraphs. Important words are in boldface. There is broad topical coverage for such a brief format. Included are functional considerations, clinical emphasis, radiology, topography, surface anatomy, organizing concepts, and special notes about some of the structures. There are no tables, hardly any figures, and no index. At the end of the book are 70 board-type questions covering all four subject areas.
Assessment: This book's lean style is the ultimate in simplicity, and this is both its strength and weakness. The major anatomical points are clearly presented in an extremely efficient manner, but the lack of figures and other learning aids significantly detracts from its usefulness.

Doody's Review Service

2 Stars from Doody

This brief review book is part of the Oklahoma Notes series on the basic sciences developed by faculty at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. This book combines the four subdisciplines of anatomy--embryology, gross anatomy, histology, and neuroanatomy--that were previously published as separate volumes. In keeping with the original intent of the series, the book was expressly written as a concise review for medical students preparing for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). Although the book is directed at medical students studying for board exams, it would serve any allied health student wishing to review anatomy. This is a brief notebook covering the most important anatomical information. It is written in outline form with only about 50 pages devoted to each of the four subjects. Phrases are used instead of complete sentences where possible. About one third of the outline entries are one or two lines of text; the rest are short descriptive paragraphs. Important words are in boldface. There is broad topical coverage for such a brief format. Included are functional considerations, clinical emphasis, radiology, topography, surface anatomy, organizing concepts, and special notes about some of the structures. There are no tables, hardly any figures, and no index. At the end of the book are 70 board-type questions covering all four subject areas. This book's lean style is the ultimate in simplicity, and this is both its strength and weakness. The major anatomical points are clearly presented in an extremely efficient manner, but the lack of figures and other learning aids significantly detracts from its usefulness.

Larry R. Cochard