Gray's anatomy : the anatomical basis of clinical practice / editor-in-chief, Susan Standring ; section editors, Neel Anand [and 11 others].

Includes bibliographical references.

Historical introduction -- Anatomical nomenclature -- Basic structure and function of cells -- Integrating cells into tissues -- Nervous system -- Blood, lymphoid tissues and haemopoiesis -- Functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system -- Smooth muscle and the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems -- Skin and its appendages -- Fluorescence microscopy in cell biology today -- Stem cells in regenerative medicine -- Merkel cells -- Metaplasia -- Electron microscopy in the twenty-first century -- The reaction of peripheral nerves to injury -- Preimplantation development -- Implantation and placentation -- Cell populations at gastrulation -- Embryonic induction and cell division -- Cell populations at the start of organogenesis -- Early embryonic circulation -- Pre- and postnatal development -- Development of the limbs -- Human anatomy informatics -- An evolutionary consideration of pharyngeal development -- Overview of the nervous system -- Development of the nervous system -- Ventricular system and subarachnoid space -- Vascular supply and drainage of the brain -- Spinal cord : internal organization -- Brainstem -- Cerebellum -- Diencephalon -- Basal ganglia -- Cerebral hemispheres -- The resting human brain and the predictive potential of the default mode network -- Head and neck : overview and surface anatomy -- External skull -- Intracranial region -- Neck -- Face and scalp -- Oral cavity -- Infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae and temporomandibular joint -- Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses -- Pharynx -- Larynx -- Development of the head and neck -- External and middle ear -- Inner ear -- Development of the ear -- Development of the eye -- Orbit and accessory visual apparatus -- Eye -- Surgery of the skull base -- The role of three-dimensional imaging in facial anatomical assessment -- Anatomy of facial ageing -- Back -- Development of the back -- Spinal cord and spinal nerves : gross anatomy -- Minimally invasive surgical corridors to the lumbar spine -- Pectoral girdle and upper limb : overview and surface anatomy -- Development of the pectoral girdle and upper limb -- Shoulder girdle and arm -- Elbow and forearm -- Wrist and hand -- Injuries of the supraclavicular brachial plexus -- Nerves at risk from musculoskeletal injury -- Thoracic outlet syndromes --

Thorax : overview and surface anatomy -- Development of the thorax -- Chest wall and breast -- Pleura, lungs, trachea and bronchi -- Diaphragm and phrenic nerves -- Mediastinum -- Heart -- Great vessels -- Technical aspects and applications of diagnostic radiology -- Endobronchial ultrasound -- Abdomen and pelvis : overview and surface anatomy -- Development of the peritoneal cavity, gastrointestinal tract and its adnexae -- Anterior abdominal wall -- Posterior abdominal wall and retroperitoneum -- Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity -- Abdominal oesophagus and stomach -- Small intestine -- Large intestine -- Liver -- Gallbladder and biliary tree -- Pancreas -- Spleen -- Suprarenal (adrenal) gland -- Development of the urogenital system -- True pelvis, pelvic floor and perineum -- Kidney and ureter -- Bladder, prostate and urethra -- Male reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- The neurovascular bundles of the prostate -- Real-time microscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and the hepatobiliary-pancreatic system during endoscopy -- Pelvic girdle and lower limb : overview and surface anatomy -- Development of the pelvic girdle and lower limb -- Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh -- Hip -- Knee -- Leg -- Ankle and foot -- Nerve biomechanics -- Functional anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis -- Articularis genus -- Eponyms.

In 1858, Drs. Henry Gray and Henry Vandyke Carter created a book for their surgical colleagues that established an enduring standard among anatomical texts. After more than 150 years of continuous publication, Gray's Anatomy remains the definitive, comprehensive reference on the subject, offering ready access to the information you need to ensure safe, effective practice. This 41st edition has been meticulously revised and updated throughout, reflecting the very latest understanding of clinical anatomy from field leaders around the world. The book's traditional lavish art programme and clear text have been further honed and enhanced, while major advances in imaging techniques and the new insights they bring are fully captured in new state-of-the-art X-ray, CT, MR, and ultrasonic images. The completely reconfigured accompanying eBook version is richly enhanced with additional content and media, covering all the body regions, cell biology and embryogenesis. This unlocks a whole new level of related information, interactivity and understanding, in keeping with the spirit of innovation that has characterized Gray's Anatomy since its inception.