Chapter 8 Soft Tissues
8.1 Significance and Function of Soft Tissues Skin and muscles represent independent sensory input organs for treatment methods based on reflexes (connective-tissue massage) and energy flow (acupuncture) as well as…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
Chapter 5 Hip and Groin Region
5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Lumbar-Pelvic-Hip Region The lumbopelvic-hip (LPH) region is a functional unit composed of the hip joints, pelvic connections, and the lumbar spine. As this book addresses the precise…
Chapter 4 Hand
4.1 Significance and Function of the Hand The osseous construction of the hand and foot developed in the same manner during a long period of evolution. Even today, many similarities…
Chapter 3 Elbow Complex
3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Significance and Function of the Elbow Complex The function of the middle joint of the upper limb (elbow joint) is to increase or decrease the distance between…
Chapter 2 Shoulder Complex
2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 Significance and Function of the Shoulder Region This chapter will consider the function and pathology of the shoulder region, or shoulder complex. The shoulder complex is one…
Chapter 1 Basic Principles
“You must be relaxed to have a good tactile sense” (A. Vleeming, Berlin, 2003) 1.1 Why Do Clinicians Need Surface Anatomy? The need to locate anatomical features on living subjects…
24. Biostatistics
“Lies, damned lies, and statistics with biases.” 24.1 Incidence and Prevalence Incidence Prevalence Definition Number of “new” cases/number of people at risk of acquiring that disease • During a specified…
18. Disorders of Sexual Development
“ We were working on puberty quote, but it’s not fully-developed yet.” 18.1 Introduction Genetic sex is determined at fertilization by the genetic content of the sperm cell. Gonadal sex…
17. Ethics
We hold these truths to be self-evident that all patients are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are autonomy, informed…
Strengthening and Supporting Health Systems
Value and Challenges of Health Systems Strengthening Value There is strong global consensus on the need to strengthen health systems. “Weak health systems” are often cited as core drivers of…
