Peter Fleckenstein MD, Emeritus Chief Radiologist and Lecturer of Radiological Anatomy, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkJørgen Tranum-Jensen MD, Professor of Anatomy, Panuminstituttet, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkCo-author:Peter Sand Myschetzky MD, Chief Physician, Radiology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

This book is a basic atlas of anatomy applied to diagnostic imaging. It discusses the entire human body, employing all the imaging modalities used in clinical practice such as x-ray, CT, MR, ultrasound and scintigraphy. It explores MR scanning and PET scanning and includes over 900 carefully selected images.

Principles and Techniques in Diagnostic ImagingTechniques based on X-raysTechniques based on nuclear magnetic resonanceTechniques based on ultrasound reflectionTechniques based on radioisotope emissionsPrinciples of nomenclature and positioningUpper LimbShoulder and armElbowForearmWrist and handArteries and veinsLower LimbPelvisHip and thighKneeLegAnkle and footArteries and veinsLymphaticsSpineCervical spineThoracic spineLumbar spineHeadSkullEarOrbitParanasal sinusesTemporomandibular jointTeethSalivary glandsArteriesBrainArteries and veinsNewbornNeckLarynxPharynxAxial CT seriesThyroid glandThoraxThoracic cageAxial CT seriesHeart and great vesselsEsophagusBreastThoracic ductAbdomenAxial CT seriesStomachSmall intestineColon and rectumLiver and pancreasSpleenArteries and veinsLymphaticsUrogenital systemKidneyUrinary bladder and urethraMale genital organsFemale genital organs/embryoFetusShort Dictionary of Examination Procedures and Concepts in Diagnostic ImagingIndex

Now in its third edition,Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging is an unrivalled atlas of anatomy applied to diagnostic imaging. The book covers the entire human body and employs all the imaging modalities used in clinical practice; x-ray, CT, MR, PET, ultrasound and scintigraphy. An introductory chapter explains succinctly the essentials of the imaging and examination techniques drawing on the latest technical developments.In view of the great strides that have been made in this area recently, all chapters have been thoroughly revised in this third edition. The book's original and didactically convincing presentation has been enhanced with over 250 new images. There are now more than 900 images, all carefully selected in order to be user-friendly and easy-to-read, due to their high quality and the comprehensive anatomical interpretation directly placed alongside every one.Both for medical students and practising doctors, Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging, Third edition will serve as the go-to all-round reference collection linking anatomy and modern diagnostic imaging.