Designed for the attorney-reader, this text describes human anatomy with an emphasis on terminology and the general anatomy of each of the systems of the body. It includes case studies which have been selected to incorporate in context a great deal of the anatomy of the region to be considered.

This text describes human anatomy with an emphasis on terminology and the general anatomy of each of the systems of the body. It also includes case studies which have been selected to incorporate in context a great deal of the anatomy of the region to be considered. A summary of each case is followed by a description of the pertinent anatomy of the region. The content of the book provides the reader with a framework upon which additional details as encountered in practice can be added. The legal ramifications arising from the situations encountered in each case have been left to the attorney-reader to surmise.

Part 1 Basic terms and concepts: anatomical terminology
systems. Part 2 The head and neck: subdural haematoma after blunt cranial trauma
facial laceration
cervical hyperflexion-hyperextension "whiplash"
facial fracture (LeFort III fracture)
ocular injury
brain injury due to projectile penetration. Part 3 The limbs and lower spine: accidental amputation of the hand
brachial plexus injury at birth
compound fracture of the humerus with nerve damage
lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
knee injury with ligament disruption
hip fracture
multiple fractures of the ankle. Part 4 The thorax and respiratory system: massive chest trauma
cardiac arrest
tracheal laceration due to intubation
lung ingestion of a caustic substance
partial evisceration
fracture of the pelvis. Part 5 The integument: the skin and associated structures - second and third degree burns
scalp avulsion.