Table Of ContentEdited by Based on the work of
Anne M. Gilroy Michael Schuenke
Brian R. MacPherson Erik Schulte
Lawrence M. Ross Udo Schumacher
Consulting Editors
jonas Broman
Anna josephson
Illustrations by
MarkusVoll
Karl Wesker
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Thieme
Atlas of Anatomy
(!Thieme
Atlas of Anatomy
Edited by Based on the work of
Anne M. Gilroy Michael Schuenke
Brian R. MacPherson Erik Schulte
Lawrence M. Ross Udo Schumacher
Consulting Editors Illustrations by
jonas Broman Markus Voll
Anna josephson KariWesker
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Dedication
To my father, Francis Gilroy, whose dedication to medicine
has been a greater Inspiration to me than he has ever realized;
to my students who lovingly tolerate, and sometimes share,
my passion for human anatomy; and most of all to my sons,
Colin & Bryan, whose love and support It reasure beyond all else.
To my friend and mentor, Dr. Ken McFadden of the Division of
Anatomy at the University of Alberta, who ensured I received
the training in gross anatomy instruction required to be sue;
cessful, and to the thousands of professional students who I have
taught over the past 30 years honing these skills. However,
none of the success I've enjoyed during my time in academia
would have been possible without the constant support,
participation and encouragement of my wife, Cynthia Long.
To my wife, Irene: to the children, Chip, jennifer, jocelyn & Banry,
Tricia, Scott, Katie & Snapper, and Trey; and to my students who
have taught me so well.
Foreword
This Atlas of Anatomy is, in my opinion, the finest single volume atlas of
human anatomy that has ever been created. Two factors mala! it so: the
Images and the way they have been organized.
The artists, Markus Voll and Kart Wesla!r, have created a new standard
of excellence In anatomical art. Their graceful use of transparency and
their sensitive representation of light and shadow give the reader an
accurate three-dimensional understanding of every stnucture.
The authors have organized the images so that they give just the flow
of information a student needs to build up a clear mental image of the
human body. Each two-page spread is a setf~ntained lesson that un
obtrusively shows the hand of an experienced and thoughtful teacher.
I wish I could have held this book in my hands when I was a student; I
envy any student who does so now.
Robert B.Acland
Louisville, KY March2008
Acknowledgments
We would like ID tf1ank the authors of tf1e original award-winning We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of tf1e student translaiDrs
AnaiDmy Series Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, and Udo Schumacher from the Karolinska Institute In SIDckholm, Sweden: Christoffer Brynte,
for tf1elr work over tf1e course of many years. M~rten Fallman, jacob Lannerbro, and Hannah Sjiistedt.
We cordially thank the members of the Advisory Board
for their contributions.
• Bnuce M. Carlson, MD, PhD • Francis Liuzzi, PhD
University of Michigan Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ann Arbor, Michigan Bradenton, Florida
• Derek Bryant (Class of 2011) • Graham Louw, PhD
University of Toronto Medical School University of Cape Town Medical School
Burlington, Ontario University of Cape Town
• Peter Cole, MD • Estomih Mtui, MD
Glamorum Healing Centre Weill Cornell Medical College
Orangeville, Ontario New York, New York
• Michael Droller, MD • Srinivas Murthy, MD
The Mount Sinal Medical Center Harvard Medical School
New York, New York Boston, Massachusetts
• Anthony Flrtf1, PhD • Jeff Rlhn, MD
Imperial College London The Rothman Institute
London Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Mark H. Hankin, PhD • Lawrence Rizzolo, PhD
University of Toledo, College of Medicine Yale University
Toledo, Ohio New Haven, Connecticut
• Katharine Hudson (Class of 2010) • Mikel Snow, PhD
McGill Medical School University of Southern California
Montreal, Quebec Los Angeles, California
• Christopher lee (Class of 201 0) • Kelly Wright (Class of 2010)
Harvard Medical School Wayne State University School of Medicine
Cambridge, Massachusetts Detroit, Michigan
Preface
Each of us was amazed and impressed with the extraordinary detail, We hope these efforts, the results of close to 100 combined years of expe
accuracy, and beauty of the material that was created for the Thieme rience teaching the discipline of anatomy to bright, enthusiastic students,
Atlas of Anatomy by authors Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, and has resulted in a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource and refurence.
Udo Schumacher and artists Malirus Vall and Karl Weskl!r. We h!lt these
atlases and their pedagogical mncepts were one of the most significant We would like to thank our colleagues at Thieme Publishers who
additions to anatomical education In the past 50 years. It was our Intent so professionally facilitated this effort. We cannot thank enough,
to use this exceptional material as the cornerstone of our effort to create Cathrln E. Schulz. MD, Editorial Director Educational Products, who so
a concise single volume Atlas ofA natomy fortha::urlous and eager health graciously reminded us of deadlines, while always being available to
science student troubleshoot problems. More Importantly, she encouraged, helped,
and complimented our efforts.
Our challenge was first to select from this extensive collection those
images that are most instructive and illustrative of current dissection We also wish to extend very special thanks and appreciation to Bridget
approaches. Along the way, however, we realized that creating a single Queenan, Developmental Editor, who edited and developed the manu
volume atlas was much more than choosing images: each image had script with an outstanding talent for visu;llization and intuitive flow of
to convey a significant amount of detail while the appeal and labeling infurmation. We are very grateful to her for catching many details along
needed to be clean and soothing to the eye. Therefore, hundreds of the way while always patiently responding to requests for artwork and
illustrations were drawn new or modified to fit the approach of this new labeling changes.
atlas. In addition, key schematic diagrams and simplified summary-furm
tables were added wherever needed. Dozens of applicable radiographic Cordial thanks to Elsie Starbecker, Senior Production Editor, who with
images and important clinical correlates have been added where appro great care and speed produced this atlas with its DVI!r 2,200 illustrations.
priate. Additionally, surface anatomy illustrations are accompanied by Finally thanks to Rebecca McTavish, Developmental Editor, fur joining
questions designed to directthe student's attention to anatomic detail the team in the correction phase. Their hard work has made the Atlas
that is most relevant in conducting the physical exam. Elements from of Anatomy a reality.
each of these features are arranged in a regional format to facilitate com
mon dissection approaches. Within each region the various components
are examined systemically, followed by topographical images to tie the Anne M. Gilroy
systems within the region together. In all of this, a clinical perspective on Brian R. MacPherson
the anatomical structures is taicl!n. The unique two facing pages "spread" Lawrence M. Ross
format focuses the user to the an~~ftoplc being explored
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