{"product_id":"the-digestive-tract-a-radiological-study-of-its-anatomy-physiology-and-pathology-paperback-9781107494909","title":"The Digestive Tract; A Radiological Study of its Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107494909","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Digestive Tract\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Radiological Study of its Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1936, this book provides a radiological study of the digestive tract's anatomy, physiology and pathology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlfred E. Barclay (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107494909, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 April 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e502 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.6 cm, 0.86 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1936, as the second edition of 1933 original, this book was written to provide a radiological study of the digestive tract's anatomy, physiology and pathology. Illustrative figures, detailed appendices and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in anatomy, physiology and the history of medicine.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of illustrations\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Technique: 1. Routine and technique\u003cbr\u003e 2. Technique of screening, palpation and reporting\u003cbr\u003e 3. Radiological risks and their avoidance\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Radiographic Examination of the 'Normal' Gastro-Intestinal Tract: 4. The value of the opaque meal\u003cbr\u003e Section 1. Anatomy: 5. The stomach: some anatomical considerations\u003cbr\u003e 6. The factors influencing the form and position of the stomach\u003cbr\u003e 7. Effects of posture and respiration on other viscera\u003cbr\u003e 8. The mobility and adaptability of the viscera\u003cbr\u003e 9. The diaphragm\u003cbr\u003e Section 2. Physiology: 10. The normal mechanism of swallowing\u003cbr\u003e 11. The oesophagus and stomach\u003cbr\u003e 12. The intestines\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Pathology: 13. The oesophagus\u003cbr\u003e 14. The diaphragm\u003cbr\u003e 15. Gastric, duodenal and jejunal ulceration\u003cbr\u003e 16. New growth of the stomach and duodenum\u003cbr\u003e 17. Other conditions of the stomach and duodenum\u003cbr\u003e 18. The small and large intestine\u003cbr\u003e 19. The gall-bladder\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I. The organisation and equipment of an x-ray department\u003cbr\u003e Appendix II. The radiation risks of the roentgenologist\u003cbr\u003e Appendix III. Note on secondary rays\u003cbr\u003e Appendix IV. Note on the effects of posture on the blood supply to the abdomen\u003cbr\u003e Appendix V. International recommendations for x-ray and radium protection\u003cbr\u003e Appendix VI. The legal ownership of x-ray films\u003cbr\u003e Appendix VII. The photographic method of estimating exposure to x-rays\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Authors' index\u003cbr\u003e General index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of medicine [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of medicine\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20medicine%20%5BMBX%5D%22\"\u003eMBX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265753403672,"sku":"9781107494909","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107494909i_48bcf1f9-4b7d-41e4-994e-36d6468220a5.jpg?v=1696754782","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-digestive-tract-a-radiological-study-of-its-anatomy-physiology-and-pathology-paperback-9781107494909","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}