The anatomic material that must be mastered during radiology residency can be overwhelming, but Applied Radiological Anatomy offers an excellent foundation of knowledge.
Applied Radiological Anatomy by Paul Butler, Adam W. M. Mitchell, and Harold Ellis, eds.
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1999, $234 (140 pound sterling)
This 20-chapter book successfully simplifies the basic anatomic knowledge required for interpreting radiological images. The editors -- a neuroradiologist, a general radiologist, and a surgeon anatomist -- present a comprehensive work that does not overburden the reader with superfluous information or minutia.
Each chapter focuses on a specific anatomical system. The foundation of radiology is found in embryology, anatomy, and physiology and each chapter briefly highlights the pertinent information needed for accurate interpretation.
An outline of various imaging techniques for each organ system is extremely beneficial. Anatomical appearance on pre- and post-CT and MRI are emphasized, although plain- film, angiography, and ultrasound are applied to organ systems that are best visualized with these other modalities. Even modalities that are rarely used, such as lymphography and lymphoscintigraphy, are reviewed. In addition, normal variants and pathological correlation are covered.
For the more difficult radiographic images there are line drawings with more detailed anatomy. These illustrations help the novice become familiar with delineating structures that tend to mesh into each other in complex radiographic images.
The anatomic material that must be mastered during radiology residency can be overwhelming, but Applied Radiological Anatomy offers an excellent foundation of knowledge. It integrates the basic medical sciences emphasized in medical school into a more cohesive and manageable framework.
By Dr. Martha MenchacaAuntMinnie.com contributing writer
November 12, 2003
Dr. Menchaca is a third year radiology resident at Stroger Cook County Hospital in Chicago.
The opinions expressed in this review are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of AuntMinnie.com.
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