Bones and Joints - 8th Edition by James Harcus (Paperback)

About the Book

"Now in its eighth edition, this highly respected core textbook is essential reading for all healthcare students learning about the bones and joints of the body. The information is logically ordered and easy to read; comprehensive enough for students and health professionals alike, but not so dense as to be overwhelming. It covers the normal structure of bones and joints and goes on to provide an introduction to common fractures and pathology and how they appear on imaging."--Publisher marketing.

Book Synopsis

Now in its eighth edition, this highly respected core textbook is essential reading for all healthcare students learning about the bones and joints of the body.

The information is logically ordered and easy to read; comprehensive enough for students and health professionals alike, but not so dense as to be overwhelming. It covers the normal structure of bones and joints and goes on to provide an introduction to common fractures and pathology and how they appear on imaging.

Bones and Joints is the perfect initial textbook, as well as a revision and refresher guide that will suit students of radiography, physiotherapy, osteology, sports medicine and nursing.

• Clear and concise introduction to the bones and joints and associated pathology
• Logically ordered - easy to follow and understand
• Provides a good introduction to image interpretation
• Clear identification of important or commonly misunderstood concepts
• Extensive glossary to help explain and develop terminology
• Online quizzes/tests to gauge learning and for revision