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Table of Contents PART I—A Clinical Atlas 1 Anatomical Terminology 1 Position, Movement, and Location 2 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Abbreviations 11 2 Organization of the Body 13 Cell 14 Types of Tissue 18 Organs and Systems 19 3 Skeletal System 21 Skeletal Tissue 22 Axial Skeleton 28 Appendicular Skeleton 44 4 Muscular System 63 Smooth Muscle 64 Striated Muscle 65 5 Cardiovascular System 85 Heart 86 Blood Vessels 92 Blood Cells 96 Lymphatics and Lymphoid Tissue 97 6 Respiratory System 99 Thorax and Pleural Cavities 100 Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, and Bronchi 102 Lungs 105 7 Gastrointestinal System 107 Mouth and Tongue 108 Esophagus and Stomach 110 Abdominal Cavity 110 Small Intestine 111 Large Intestine 112 Blood Vessels, Lymphatics, and Nerves 114 Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas 118 8 Female Reproductive System 121 Uterus, Uterine Tubes, and Ovaries 122 Vagina, External Genitals, and Perineum 125 Breasts 126 9 Male Reproductive System 127 External Genitals: Penis, Scrotum, and Testicles 128 Internal Male Sexual Organs: Prostate and Seminal Vesicles 130 10 Male and Female Urinary System 131 11 Central Nervous System 137 Overview of the Nervous System 138 Brain 140 Spinal Cord 151 12 Peripheral Nervous System 155 Cranial Nerves 156 Special Senses: Vision, Hearing, Olfaction, and Taste 166 Spinal Nerves 170 Autonomic Nervous System 183 13 Endocrine System 187 Pituitary Gland 188 Thyroid Gland 190 Pancreas 191 Adrenal Glands 192 Testicles 193 Ovaries 194 14 Integument 195 Skin Structure 197 Hair and Nails 197 Burn Injuries 198 15 Embryology—Development and Birth 201 Fertilization, Implantation, and the Placenta 202 Embryo and Fetus 207 Birth 210 PART II—Personal Injury Cases 16 Head and Neck 223 Case 1: Epidural Hematoma After Blunt Cranial Trauma 224 Case 2: Facial Laceration, Blunt Cervical Trauma, and Jaw Fracture 233 Case 3: Cervical Hyperflexion/Hyperextension (Whiplash) 241 Case 3A: Cervical Hyperextension/Hyperflexion Injury (Whiplash), Low Impact Collision 253 Case 4: Midface Fracture (Le Fort I) With Orbital and Dental Fractures 254.10 Case 5: Eye Injury Due to Penetration by Air Gun Pellet 263 Case 6: Brain Injury Due to Small Caliber Gunshot Wound 271 Case 7: Burst Fracture (Jefferson Fracture) of First Cervical Vertebra 280.1 Case 8: Fracture of Larynx and Hyoid Bone Following Auto Accident 280.11 Case 9: External Ear Injury 280.19 Case 10: Tongue Laceration 280.25 Case 11: Facial Laceration from Dog Attack 280.31 Case 12: Nasal Fracture 280.44 Case 13: Fracture of Central Incisors 280.53 Case 14: Myofascial Strain 280.60 Case 15: Cervical Spine Injury Playing Football Exacerbated by Removal of Helmet 280.67 Case 16: Radical Neck Dissection for Cancer Removal 280.77 17 Limbs and Lower Spine 281 Case 1: Accidental Amputation of Upper Limb at Midforearm 282 Case 2: Brachial Plexus Injury Due to Bicycle Accident 289 Case 3: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 298 Case 3A: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Personal Injury or Workers’ Compensation? 306.1 Case 4: Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation From Lifting 307 Case 4A: Low Back & Radiating Pain After MVA 322 Case 5: Degloving and Crushing Injury of the Lower Limb: A Railroad Accident 322.14 Case 6: Hip Fracture 334 Case 7: Patellar Tendon Disruption 344 Case 8: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture 350 Case 9: Multiple Leg Fractures: A Bicycle-Automobile Accident 358 Case 10: Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head in Child 364.1 Case 11: Compound Fracture of Humerus 364.12 Case 12: Avulsed Right Lateral Malleolus (Ankle) 364.26 Case 13: Comminuted Fracture of Calcaneus (Heel) 364.38 Case 14: Crushed Foot 364.50 Case 15: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Following Rear End Collision 364.57 Case 16: Flexor Tendon Laceration – Medical Malpractice Case 364.70 Case 17: Anterior Shoulder Dislocation with Axillary Nerve Damage 364.79 Case 18: Torn Rotator Cuff 364.87 Case 19: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome 364.98 Case 20: Aggravation v. Acceleration 364.107 Case 21: Trigger Finger 364.114 Case 22: Compartment Syndrome 364.123 Case 23: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis 364.137 Case 24: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome 364.147 Case 25: Supracondylar Fracture 364.159 Case 26: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Due to Neck Trauma 364.174 Case 27: Synovial Knee Plica 364.186 Case 28: Posterior Shoulder Dislocation 364.197 Case 29: Metatarsal Stress Fracture 364.209 18 Thorax and Respiratory System 365 Case 1: Missed Diagnosis of Breast Cancer With Subsequent Pregnancy 366 Case 2: Death Due to Massive Chest Trauma 374 Case 3: Tracheal Laceration Due to Intubation in a Child 378 Case 4: Asbestos Exposure With Subsequent Asbestosis and Lung Cancer 388 Case 5: Pulmonary Embolism 394.1 Case 6: Crushing Injury of the Trachea and Bronchus 394.8 Case 7: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 394.15 Case 8: Strangulation of Child by Automobile Power Window 394.21 19 Abdomen and Pelvis 395 Case 1: Ruptured Spleen and Liver 396 Case 2: Ingestion of a Caustic Substance 402 Case 3: Abdominal Stab Wound 409 Case 4: Open Book Fracture of the Pelvis 416 Case 5: Delayed Laceration of Spleen Due to Slip and Fall Injury 424 Case 6: Pelvic Fracture and Open Bladder Injury Following Motorcycle/Vehicle Collision 424.8 Case 7: Failure and Revision of Bariatric (Weight Reduction) Surgery 424.16 Case 8: Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) With Complications 424.31 Case 9: Inguinal Hernia Repair Necessitated by Job-Related Lifting Injury 424.43 Case 10: Radical Prostatectomy With Resulting Urinary Incontinence and Impotence 424.59 20 Integument 425 Case 1: Second- and Third-Degree Burns 426 21 Reproductive System 437 Case 1: Brachial Plexus Injury During Delivery 438 Case 2: Failure of a Penile Prosthesis 448 Case 3: Vasectomy, With Complications 454 Appendix 1: Glossary 455 Appendix 2: “Must-Have” Elements of medical Report for Submission to Court 465 Index 469 |
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