Crash Course: Muscles, Bones and Skin

Judith Ritchie (Author), Daniel Horton-Szar (Series edited by)

9780723434344, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback, published 30 November 2007

304 pages, Approx. 200 illustrations
24.4 x 17.1 x 2 cm, 0.84 kg

"The Crash course series is a series of revision books which are written by senior medical students for other medical students and they contain everything you need to know for an exam. All the Crash Course texts present their subjects in a sharp, concise and easy to follow manner. The text is well spaced, and complemented with illustrations wherever appropriate. The layout is clear and logical. The language is simple and the facts are being presented almost in note form, which is a key feature of this series, enabling the student to absorb facts more easily without overwhelming the reader. And when you think you are ready for the exam you can test your knowledge by filling in multiple choice, short answers and extended matching questions which are in every crash course title. This series is the best way to prepare for an exam and I would recommend it to everyone."
Medical Student, Maastricht University, Netherlands (series review)

Covering all aspects of the syllabus, Crash Course offers students a fast way to recap on what they need to know to get through the exams with ease. Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book is prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors - under faculty supervision - to give them the correct level of information perfectly tailored to current curricula requirements. The series now includes improved pedagogic features and a fully revised self-assessment section, updated to meet current examination needs.

• Provides the exam syllabus in one place!
• Written by senior medical students or junior doctors - authors who really understand today's exam situation!
• Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text!
• Full artwork programme, improved ‘Hints and Tips' boxes, and ‘Clinical Application' boxes help you remember the key points!
• Self-Assessment section - fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements - helps you maximise your grade!
• Solid, accurate, user-friendly coverage provides enough detail even for those aiming at distinction!

Part I: Basic Medical Science of Muscles, Bones and Skin

1. Musculoskeletal system an overview
2. Skeletal muscle
3. Cardiac and smooth muscle
4. Bone
5. Joints and related structures
6. Skin
7. Disorders of the skin

Part II: Clinical Assessment

8. Common presentations of muscle, bone and skin diseases
9. History and examination
10. Further investigations

Part III: Self-Assessment

Subject Areas: Anatomy [MFC]