Salient Features
* In the new edition, the textual matter and the formatting style have been completely revamped.
* The text has been arranged in an easy-to-understand, point-wise format. In the previous edition, the matter was arranged in form of paragraphs. With this format the author tries to simplify the difficult subject of anatomy as far as possible.
* The matter, which may be difficult to learn, has been tabulated in form of easy-to -understand tables.
* The figures have been simplified further. Now they have become self-explanatory, simple to understand reproduce during the exams.

Distinguishing Features
* The book is mainly mainly meant for undergraduate students and also helpful for postgraduates.
* Text is arranged in an easy-to-understand format along with well explained clinical correlations of anatomical structures.
* Through this book, the author tries to take his young reader through a journey of discovering human anatomy that is as interesting as it is informative.
* Contains numerous high quality well elucidated illustrations, which would be self-explanatory for undergraduates as well as postgraduates.
* The information given is graded into different levels for undergraduates and postgraduates, with the information meant for postgraduate and bright students being arranged in pink coloured boxes titled as ?want to know more?. This further helps simplify the text.
* Clinical matter has been arranged in the form of separate green coloured boxes titled ?Clinical Correlation?.

Table Of Contents
PART 3: Thorax 16. Bones Seen in Relation to the Thorax
Introduction to the Vertebral Column
Introduction to Skeleton of the Thorax
Structure of a Typical Vertebra
The Sternum
The Ribs

17. Intervertebral Joints and Joints of Sternum and Ribs
Intervertebral Joints
Joints of the Sternum
Joints of Ribs with Vertebral Column
Joints between Ribs, Costal Cartilages and Sternum
Movements of Ribs

18. Walls of the Thorax
Muscles of Thorax
Some Muscles of Thorax seen on the Back
The Diaphragm
Arteries of Thoracic Wall
Veins of the Thoracic Wall
Nerves of Thoracic Wall

19. The Trachea, Bronchi and Lungs
Introduction to the Respiratory System
The Thoracic Cavity
The Trachea
The Principal Bronchi
The Lungs
The Pleura

20. The Heart and Pericardium
Introduction to Cardiovascular System
Some Elementary Facts about the Heart
Exterior of the Heart
Interior of the Heart
Conducting System of the Heart
The Pericardium
Surface Projection of the Heart

21. Blood Vessels of the Thorax
The Pulmonary Trunk and Arteries
The Aorta
Branches of Aorta
Branches of the Arch of the Aorta
Branches of Descending Thoracic Aorta
Veins of the Thorax
Veins of the Heart
The Pulmonary Veins
The Superior Vena Cava

22. The Oesophagus, The Thymus, Lymphatics and Nerves of the Thorax
The Oesophagus
The Thymus
Lymphatics of the Thorax
Lymph Nodes of the Thorax
Nerves of the Thorax
The Phrenic Nerves
Preliminary Remarks on the Autonomic Nervous System
The Vagus Nerve
The Sympathetic Trunk

23. Surface Marking and Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax
Surface Marking
Radiological Anatomy of the thorax

PART 4: ABDOMEN AND PELVIS 24. Bones and Joints of the Abdomen
Bones of the Abdomen
Lumbar Vertebrae
The Sacrum and Coccyx
Joints of the Abdomen

25. Introduction to the Abdomen and the Anterior Abdominal Wall
Introduction to the Abdomen
Regions of the Abdomen
Some Introductory Remarks about the Peritoneum
The Anterior Abdominal Wall
Anterolateral Muscles of Abdominal Wall

26. The Perineum and Related Genital Organs
Introduction to the Perineum
The Testis and Epididymis
The Ductus Deferens
The Spermatic Cord
The Penis
The Perineum
Anal Triangle and Ischiorectal Fossa
Vessels of the Perineum
Nerves of the Perineum

27. Oesophagus, Stomach and Intestines
Abdominal Part of Oesophagus
The Stomach
The Small Intestine
The Jejunum and Ileum
The Large Intestine
The Vermiform Appendix
The Sigmoid Colon

28. Innervation of the Gut
The Liver, Pancreas and Spleen
The Liver
Extrahepatic Biliary Apparatus
The Pancreas
The Spleen

29. Blood Vessels of Stomach, Intestines, Liver, Pancreas and Spleen
The Coeliac Trunk and its Branches
Superior Mesenteric Artery
Inferior Mesenteric Artery
The Hepatic Portal System

30. Kidney, Ureter and Suprarenal Gland
Introduction to the Urinary System
The Kidneys
The Ureters
The Suprarenal Glands

31. Posterior Abdominal Wall and Some Related Structures
Muscles of Posterior Abdominal Wall
The Abdominal Aorta
Branches of Abdominal Aorta
The Inferior Vena Cava and its Main Tributaries
Nerves of Posterior Abdominal Wall

32. Walls of the Pelvis
Muscles and Fascia of Pelvic Wall
Blood Vessels of True Pelvis
Nerves of the Pelvis
33. Pelvic Viscera and Peritoneum
Pelvic Viscera
The Rectum
The Anal Canal
The Ureters
The Urinary Bladder
The Urethra
The Prostate
The Ovaries
The Uterine Tubes
The Uterus
The Vagina
The Peritoneum
34. Lymphatics and Autonomic Nerves of Abdomen and Pelvis
Lymphatics of Abdomen and Pelvis
Chief Lymph Nodes of Abdomen and Pelvis
Lymphatic Drainage of Abdominal and Pelvic Viscera
Autonomic Nerves of Abdomen and Pelvis
Parasympathetic Nerves in Abdomen and Pelvis
Sympathetic Nerves in Abdomen and Pelvis

35. Surface and Radiological Anatomy of the Abdomen
Regions of the Abdomen
Relationship of Inguinal Canal to the surface of the Abdominal Wall
Surface Marking of Parts of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Surface Marking of Biliary Apparatus, Pancreas and Spleen
Surface Marking of Urinary Organs
Surface Marking of Some Arteries
Surface Marking of Some Large Veins
Radiological Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis