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…
GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE
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…
Considerations for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Introduction “Although pandemics occur infrequently, planning and preparing for a pandemic is important to ensure an effective response. Planning for and responding to a pandemic is complex and pandemics can…
Medical Response to Disasters
The demands of international disaster relief have changed over the past decade in the spectrum of threats, the field of operations, and scope of medical care. International disasters include large-scale…
