Ace Series: Essentials of Anatomy : General Anatomy, Upper Limb Thorax and Histology.
Ace Series: Essentials of Anatomy, Second Edition, is a comprehensive, yet concise compendium aligned with the NMC curriculum 2024. The book presents anatomy in a question-and-answer format, enabling rapid revision, improved conceptual clarity, and exam-oriented preparation.
Competencies are organized region-wise in three volumes, covering gross anatomy, genetics, regional anatomy, and general/systemic embryology and histology.
Each answer is designed not only to help students reproduce information in exams but also to build foundational understanding.
The book will act as an essential companion for UG students as well as those preparing for PGMEE and INICET. The book can also be used by students of dental medicine, alternative medicine (ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, unani, siddha, and homeopathy [AYUSH]), nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences.ue?
What makes this book unique?
• NMC-aligned content: Developed by experienced faculty, in full compliance with the latest CBME curriculum.
• 100+ illustrations, flowcharts, and mnemonics: Crystal clear visuals and memory aids for lasting retention.
• Clinical correlations: Each volume highlights conditions with anatomical basis, including topics often overlooked in standard textbooks.
• Online support: MCQs, mnemonics, clinical questions, Viva questions for sharp-witted anatomy learning
About the Author :
Subhadra Devi Velichety, MS, FASI (Anatomy) is an Emeritus Professor at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, and has been associated with S.V. Medical College, Tirupati. With over 45 years of teaching and research experience and 92 publications in national and international journals, she is a distinguished academic in the field of anatomy.She has authored 15 anatomy textbooks covering gross anatomy, general anatomy, histology, and embryology. A recipient of the Andhra Pradesh State Meritorious Teacher's Award and Fellowship of the Anatomical Society of India (FASI, 2024), she also serves as the Honorary Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Section Editor of the Journal of the Anatomical Society of India, and is a National Resource Person in Medical Education Technology and reviewer for the SWAYAM Project, Government of India.
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Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use this Book
Key Highlights of the Book
Competency Chart
Numerology in Anatomy
Section I: General Anatomy
- Introduction
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Joints
- Skin and Fascia
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
- Nervous System
- Cadaver Respect: Handling of Biological Tissues
Section II: Upper Limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Brachial Plexus and Nerves of the Upper Limb
- Arteries of the Upper Limb
- Venous Drainage and Veins of the Upper Limb
- Lymphatic Drainage and Lymph Nodes of the Upper Limb
- Joints of the Upper Limb
- Pectoral Region and Mammary Gland
- Axilla, Shoulder, and Scapular Region
- . Arm and Cubital Fossa
- Forearm and Hand
Section III: Thorax
- Thoracic Cage (Gross Anatomy and Developmental Anatomy)
21A. Mediastinum and Pericardium (Gross Anatomy and Developmental Anatomy)
21B. Heart and Development
- Pleura, Trachea, Bronchopulmonary Segments, and Lungs
- Blood Vessels
- Other Structures (Gross Anatomy and Developmental Anatomy)
Section IV: General Histology
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue, Cartilage, and Bone
- Muscular Tissue
- Nervous Tissue
- Blood Vessels
- Glands and Lymphoid Tissue
- Integumentary System
Index