The anatomical basis of dentistry / Bernard Liebgott, DDS, MScD, PhD.

Includes index.

1. General Concepts -- The Study of Anatomy -- Terminology -- Skeleton -- Joints -- Muscular System -- Cardiovascular System -- Nervous System -- Body Coverings, Body Cavities, and Fascia -- 2. The Back -- Surface features of the back -- Skeletal parts -- Spinal Cord -- Muscles of the Back -- 3. The Thora -- Skeleton -- The Thoracic or Chest Wall -- The Pleural Cavities and Lungs -- The Mediastinum -- 4. The Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum -- Skeleton and Subdivisions -- The Abdominal Walls -- Peritoneum and the Peritoneal Cavity -- Blood and Nerve Supply to the Abdomen -- The Abdominal Viscera -- 5. The Neck -- Skeleton and Surface Anatomy -- Coverings and Regions -- The Anterior Triangle -- The Posterior Triangle -- The Root -- The Suboccipital Region -- The Prevertebral Region -- Movements of the neck -- 6. The Skull -- Overview -- Views -- Bones -- Postnatal Development -- 7. The Head by Regions -- The Face and Scalp -- The Contents of the Neurocranium -- The Orbital Cavity -- The Parotid Region -- The Masticator Region -- The Pterygopalatine Fossa -- The Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Air Sinuses -- The Oral Cavity -- Structures and Areas of the Oral Cavity -- The Pharynx -- The Larynx -- The Ear -- 8. Systemic Anatomy of the Head and Neck -- Arteries -- Veins -- Lymphatics and Lymph Nodes -- Cranial Nerves and Cranial Autonomics -- 9. The Upper Limb -- Skeleton -- Joints, Movements, and Muscles -- Muscles -- Axilla -- Nerve Supply: The Brachial Plexus -- Arterial Supply -- Venous Return -- Lymphatic Drainage -- 10. The Lower Limb -- Skeleton -- Joints -- Muscles -- Nerve Supply: The Lumbar and Sacral Plexuses -- Arterial Supply -- Venous Return -- Lymphatics -- 11. Applied Anatomy -- Anatomy of Local Anesthesia -- Imaging -- Fractures of the Face -- Spread of Dental Infections -- Review Questions Answers

Master the essentials of gross anatomy! The Anatomical Basis of Dentistry, 4th Edition includes full-color coverage of the regions of the head and neck that relate to applied anatomy for the clinical practice of dentistry. Core information provides a foundation of knowledge that's important to a successful chairside experience for both you and patient. This new edition includes coverage of local anesthesia, dental imaging, spread of dental infection, and fractures of the craniofacial complex. Using a clear, accessible style, with practical Clinical Notes boxes updated to include case studies, this book closely relates the basic science of applied anatomy to the clinical practice of dentistry.