Clinically Oriented Anatomy [Hardcover]

Keith L. Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 20, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0781764742 | ISBN-13: 978-0781764742 | Edition: 5

The number one anatomy text for medical and allied health students, Clinically Oriented Anatomy features comprehensive coverage of anatomy along with clinical correlations provided by the famous "blue boxes." New features in this edition include: completely new art program; surface anatomy and medical imaging boxes; and new illustrated tables.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Doody's Review Service -- "This is the ideal book to accompany human cadaver dissections... The book has extensive clinically relevant information and is so well organized that it should provide support for practicing healthcare professionals throughout their career. This edition has an expanded introductory chapter on systemic anatomy, with significantly improved coverage of the autonomic nervous system, a complicated area that new students often have particular difficulty with. The use of clinical "Blue Boxes" has expanded with descriptions of pathology, injuries, and clinical procedures that are relevant to the anatomy being discussed. These blue boxes are one of the longtime highlights and strengths of the book which have been increased in number and strengthened with illustrations. Summaries called the "Bottom Line" have been added that at times are useful take home messages, though occasionally the sentences end up being lengthy and a bit run-on. Students will most likely find these useful when reviewing material prior to exams. The number of illustrations now rivals some anatomy atlases. Many of the illustrations will be very useful to both readers and teachers because they efficiently drive home key points or relationships that are clinically relevant. Some embryology has been added, which is very useful. With this fifth edition, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, the gold standard North American human anatomy text has risen substantially in value. The authors are to be congratulated on this superb anatomical text that is ideally suited to learning and teaching human anatomy for healthcare providers." Weighted Numerical Score: 98 - 5 Stars --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 5 edition (May 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781764742
• ISBN-13: 978-0781764742
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb text, not so great pictures, June 29, 2000

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neurotome "neurotome" (San Luis Obispo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th Edition (Paperback)

I used Moore's as an adjunct to studying anatomy with Netter's atlas of anatomy. I found that the text was concise, lucid, and enjoyable to read, with pertinent and important clinical examples in the form of case presentations.

The illustrations, on the other hand, are from Grant's atlas of anatomy, and occasionally are confusing or downright obfuscating (the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck come to mind.) So I recommend reading the text, but referring to Netter's atlas when referring to pictures!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Verbage and WORTH the Extra Time!, October 25, 2005

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Premolardoc (NewYork) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

When I was in Medical Anatomy Courses, this book was my saving grace! If there is ever a time that you do not understand what the lecturer is saying, Moore will have a good section of text on the topic. The best thing to do, is go to that section-- ex: Muscles of the Neck--- and learn all the muscles names, Origins and Insertions, which ones are being used in which motion, the nerves that inervate them, to what level of the spine, the arteries and where they come from, the veins and where they go to, etc, etc... Moore will give clinical examples too. If someone cannot move their chin upward, which muscle or nerve might be effected etc...

Unlike Netter's and Gray's Anatomy texts, which are praised for their illustrations and details... Moore's emphasis is verbal (not visual). The pictures are more general, cartoonish, not like a cadaver. Many students did not appreciate this book for that reason, it seemed too wordy to them. That is quite understandable during the rigorous schedule of Medical Training. There were many times I did not have time to read it as much as I would have liked. There are times when memorization is all you can do. However, if one does take the time to read Moore, they will surely remember the details of the Anatomy Structures very well.

This book would be EXCELLENT for any pre-medical students the summer before entering Medical School. I wish I could go back in time and do that myself. Anatomy lecture and Anatomy Lab is one of the more challenging subjects in Graduate level programs. It is required that you know a great volume of new terms and structures in infinite detail.

Good Luck, and Happy Anatomy Reading!

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rave review for Moore anatomy book, December 29, 1999

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Kelly Brungardt (Emory Medical School) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th Edition (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed studying anatomy with the Moore's book. The illustrations are great--I especially found the individual drawings of the leg and arm muscles helpful, and the 3-D drawings of the pelvic region helped me to better visualize this complex area. I was able to study most of the time from Moore and only had to use the Color Atlas of Anatomy as a reference.

The text was clearly written and very detailed. At times, it was more detailed than my first year anatomy class, but I was able to skip or skim these sections. I don't think I ever found Moore to be lacking in information.

I found the boxes highlighting attachments, function, or distribution for nerves, vessels, and muscles to be very helpful. They proved to be a quick reference.

Finally, the blue boxes with clinical information made anatomy so much more interesting. I learned many relevant facts and applied, clinical anatomy.