Product Description

Now in full-colour, the thoroughly revised 3rd edition of Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck presents comprehensive coverage of all the information needed in the study of head and neck anatomy. It presents an understanding of anatomical parts and focal points for injection sites that are essential in the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting. Special emphasis is placed on such topics as anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, the spread of dental infection, and the anatomical basis of local anesthesia for pain control. Also includes flashcards for students who want to test their knowledge of basic anatomy and a new Evolve website offers a variety of study materials.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #149421 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

From the Author
Challenges the reader to incorporate information on H&N.
SUMMARY: The textbook includes realistic figures, objectives,pronunciation guide, complete glossary, index. A slide series that accompanies it, can also be purchased. Throughout its pages, it covers more than the basic information on the topic. Special emphasis is placed on anatomy of the TMJ, anatomical basis of local anesthesia for pain control, and routes of spread of dental infection. The textbook challenges the reader to incorporate the information presented into clinical situations.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction and Surface Anatomy
Bones
Muscles
Temporomandibular Joint
Blood Supply
Glandular Tissue
Nervous System
Anatomy of Local Anesthesia
Lymphatics
Fascia and Spaces
Spread of Dental Infection

RECENT REVIEWS:
"This unique publication ... is an accurate and easily readable anatomy text for all health practioners."
Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, April 1996.

"Students of anatomy should welcome a presentation different from the traditional."
American Journal of Orthodontics, January 1996.

Customer Reviews

Good for first year dental students
This book is good to put all the essential anatomy learn into a dental prospective, but as a pure anatomy book the organisation may be difficult. It has the basics, such as a chapter on blood supply which goes through the main vessesls for example branches of the external carotid artery and what they supply. But if you're looking for text on a specific area, such as paranasal air sinuses along with the blood supply and nerve supply, this isn't the book you want. I used this after having read the core anatomy from a more traditional book, as the chapter on anaesthetics was good for exam questions. Same with the chapter on dental infections. Apart from that, I don't recommend this for essential anatomy; other books are better for that.

Brilliant Book
I thought this was a fantastic book on head and neck anatomy. It covers every aspect including: surface anatomy, osteology, TMJ, vascular system, lympathetics etc etc.

The clarity of the pictures are fantastic. There are a good size and everything is in colour so it is easier to understand. The labels are very clear.

As a dental student I found that this has helped me greatly and would recommend it highly.

Good...but could be better
This was the first anatomy book I bought. It's at a reasonable price (unlike anatomical basis of dentistry at £60!!!) and has great illustrations. However, some of the data is misleading.

The insertion and origin points of some muscles isn't exactly right. You'll find that the authors go into great detail telling you where abouts the muscle is, but don't actually tell you the exact point which is hard because it confuses you. In Manchester Uni, our anatomy spotter is 1 minute per station, and 3 questions per station and you simply don't have the time to write a description of the point where a muscle inserts, you just want to write it and be done.

However, it is the only anatomy textbook I have found to have a good section on Lymphatics of the head and neck - with pictures! It also has a chapter on the TMJ which is useful and Local Anaesthesia. The book is split into systems (i.e. Muscular system, Vascular system, etc.) which is good because it makes things easier to locate.

My advice is to you is to buy this book - BUT make sure you have another anatomy book (Anatomical Basis of Dentistry is good - but pricey, Grays Anatomy for Students is good too) to refer to, because occasionally the data in this book is misleading.