Anatomy for the FRCA

This practical, comprehensive anatomy book arms FRCA candidates with detailed, robust anatomical knowledge via a question-based approach.

James Bowness (Author), Alasdair Taylor (Author)

9781108701884, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 11 July 2019

180 pages, 70 b/w illus.
23.4 x 15.5 x 1 cm, 0.34 kg

'… [an] excellent concise book. I would recommend it to any doctor undertaking the FRCA examination.' Duncan L Hamilton, British Association of Clinical Anatomists Newsletter

Anatomy questions are asked in all parts of the FRCA examinations, and for many trainees it is a particularly daunting part of the exams. This important new book provides a comprehensive, exam-orientated clinical anatomy book for anaesthetists preparing for all parts of the FRCA. It covers all body regions, relating underlying anatomy to practical procedures and anatomical principles, spanning the breadth of the curriculum and comprising exam-style questions: a chapter of SAQ questions, one of OSCE stations, one of SOE questions and one of MCQs. The text is highly illustrated in full colour with ultrasound images, diagrams and photographs of cadaveric material and models. This is the first anatomy book specifically orientated for the FRCA exam, making it an essential resource for anaesthetists preparing for all parts of the FRCA examination.

Part I. Question Papers: 1. SAQ Exam
2. OSCE exam
3. SOE exams
4. MCQ exam
Part II. SAQs 1–12 (Answers): 5. Base of skull and brain herniation
2. Brachial plexus and axillary block
3. Bronchial tree and aspiration pneumonia
4. Epidural space and Epidural
5. Femoral triangle and fascia iliaca block
6. Internal jugular vein and cannulation
7. Intercostal space and chest drain/procedures
8. Lumbar plexus and lumbar plexus block
9. Oesophagus
10. Pituitary gland and transsphenoidal approach
11. Popliteal fossa and block
12. Trachea and tracheostomy
Part III. OSCE Stations 1–18 (Answers): 1. Ankle block
2. Base of skull, foramina and extradural haematoma
3. Blood supply of the upper limb and Allen's test
4. Brachial plexus and Supra-/Infraclavicular Blocks
5. Circle of Willis
6. Vagus Nerve (CN 10)
7. Coronary circulation
8. Diaphragm
9. Dural venous sinuses and cavernous sinus thrombosis
10. Inguinal regional and hernia
11. Larynx
12. The liver and portal venous system
13. Nose and paranasal air sinuses
14. Paravertebral space and block
15. Peripheral nerves of the upper limb
16. Rectus abdominis, sheath and rectus sheath block
17. Ribs and ventilation
18. Vertebrae and spinal ligaments
Part IV. SOEs 1–3 (Answers): 1a. Cervical plexus and carotid endarterectomy
1b. Anterolateral abdominal wall and TAP block
1c. Brachial plexus and interscalene block
1d. Spinal cord blood supply and tracts
2a. Trigeminal nerve (CN 5) and trigeminal neuralgia
2b. Pleura and interpleural block
2c. Cubital fossa and inadvertent intraArterial injection
2d. Sacrum and caudal block
3a. Scalp block
3b. Fetal circulation
3c. Blood supply of the lower limb and intraosseous access
3d. Orbit
Part V. MCQs 1–60 (Answers).

Subject Areas: Medical study & revision guides [MRG], Intensive care medicine [MMKL], Anaesthetics [MMB], Anatomy [MFC]