Filling the need for a comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide to the subject, this practical manual demonstrates a logical approach to the preparation, dissection, and handling of the tissue specimens most commonly encountered in today's surgical pathology laboratory. Each dissection is vividly illustrated with powerful 3D line drawings created exclusively for this book. The authors discuss the clinically important features of various types of specimens and lesions over the whole range of organ systems. The consistent approach provides a valuable conceptual framework for points to bear in mind during the dissection and each chapter concludes with a convenient reminder of the important issues to address in the surgical pathology report. Indispensable for staff pathologists, residents, pathologist's assistants, histotechnologists and other laboratory personnel.

Here's the 5th Edition of the world's most comprehensive and well-known guide to canine dissection! This book walks readers through the dissection of every area of a dog's anatomy. It is the only resource that explains and illustrates exactly where to cut and what to look for. Over 250 illustrations--the most detailed available in any text--depict each dissection procedure step by step. The result is today's best way to discover dog anatomy through dissection.

This work provides an illustrated visualization of canine dissection. It introduces basic mammalian anatomy, and the specific anatomy of the dog, as well as presenting up-to-date anatomical terms from Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria - aimed at fostering use of the latest approved nomenclature.

Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery Guide provides surgeons with detailed, step-by-step instructions for performing laryngeal dissections in a lab or clinical setting, helping them put knowledge into practice. The dissection chapter grounds the young surgeon in the anatomy of the larynx and provides a detailed look at the complex relationships of the various structures in and around the larynx. The descriptions of over 20 common surgical procedures give surgeons a complete picture of each surgical step. Key Features: Guidance on performing endoscopic and open procedures including phonosurgery, arytenoidectomy, laryngectomy, and thyroplasty High quality, detailed photos and illustrations accompany the text, clarifying each surgical step Key points, pearls, and pitfalls presented in each chapter for easy reference Written by more than 25 renowned experts from all over the world Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery Guide is the manual otolaryngology residents, laryngology fellows, and practitioners should have by their side as they work to perfect their surgical skills in the dissection lab and in the operating room. Experienced surgeons will also find it a useful review.

Temporal Bone Dissection Guide elucidates the key concepts of otologic surgery in a user-friendly manner that is refreshingly accessible to beginning surgeons. Users are provided with only the most relevant information to ensure they are not distracted from the mail goal -- to hone their surgical skills so as to mature into safe and effective temporal bone surgeons.The organization of this highly visual guidebook is designed to teach users to confidently navigate the complex anatomy of the temporal bone and to visualize the surgical steps within a clinical context. Concise descriptions of procedure, anatomy, and surgical objectives are accompanied by clearly labeled image sequences.Features 141 detailed, high-quality drawings depict each surgical step Histologic sections and CT images illustrate the intricate anatomic relationships within the temporal bone A convenient lay-flat wire binding facilitates easy reference in the lab Invaluable advice from the experts, including tips on precisely how to sculpt cortical planes, the technical nuances of the mastoidectomy, and much more The ideal companion in the temporal bone lab, this step-by-step guide will provide residents in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery and skull base surgery with a firm grasp of the basics. It is also an effective tool for specialists who need to refresh their dissection skills.

Superior full-color photographs and illustrations distinguish this manual from others. This dissection guide and atlas provides carefully worded directions that allow students to learn basic mammalian anatomy through the use of a rat specimen. Great care has gone into the preparation of accurate and informative illustrations and the presentation of high-quality color photographs and photomicrographs. The text is clearly written, and dissection instructions are set apart from the text to assist students in the lab. Each chapter begins with a list of objectives, and tables are utilized to summarize key information. The dissection guide is published in loose-leaf, three-hole drilled format for convenient use in the laboratory.

This is the second edition of a superbly illustrated manual on neck dissection that will serve as a roadmap for advanced surgeons and beginners alike. The reader is guided through the various cervical structures in a series of chapters depicting the methods employed by surgeons operating in vivo. The illustrations provide an overview of all surgical anatomy relevant to the treatment of oncologic patients. Compared with the first edition, revisions have been made when appropriate and an important new chapter has been added on microscopic anatomy and laryngeal cancer. This chapter, which will also be of interest to pathologists, documents the microscopic anatomy of the larynx, presents patterns of spread and surgical options, and depicts the major surgical procedures on the larynx with the aid of numerous photographs and line drawings.

A Dissection Guide & Atlas to the Fetal Pig, 3rd Ed. by David G. Smith and Michael P. Schenk is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the fetal pig. This full-color dissection guide and atlas gives the student carefully worded directions for learning basic mammalian anatomy through the use of a fetal pig specimen.

This full-color dissection manual is intended to provide an introduction to the anatomy of the mink for biology, zoology, nursing, or preprofessional students who are taking a laboratory course in anatomy and physiology or basic vertebrate anatomy.Features:?Multiple images of the muscle, skeletal, and organ systems provide a complete picture of the layers of mink anatomy.?Detailed instructions allow students to efficiently and accurately perform all of the dissections.?Superior quality, completely labeled, full-color photographs and illustrations offer excellent visual references.?The text is clearly written, and dissection instructions are set apart in boxes to aid the students in the lab.?Informative tables summarize key information, and student objectives establish the purpose of each chapter and lab.?The dissection guide is loose-leaf and three-hole drilled for convenience in the laboratory.?Because prepared mink skeletons are not always available, the cat skeleton is utilized in the skeletal system chapter along with pictures of mink structures, as appropriate.

This title brings together the contents of the five separate dissection guides in the series.