Widely praised for its clear and consistent organization, abundant illustrations, and emphasis on practical clinical applications of anatomy, Dr. Snell's Clinical Anatomy is in its revised Eighth Edition. It offers medical, dental, allied health, and nursing students a thorough introduction to anatomy and also covers embryology.

The book is organized by body region, from surface to deep structures. Each chapter includes an Outline, Objectives, Basic Anatomy, Radiographic Anatomy, Surface Anatomy, Clinical Notes, Clinical Problem-Solving, and National Board-Type Questions.


This edition includes Embryologic Notes and up-to-date new Clinical Notes, Clinical Problems, and review questions. All illustrations have been re-colored, and all Surface Anatomy illustrations are now in color. Upgraded clinical imaging includes radiographs, CT scans, MRIs, and sonograms

This book organizes contains as followed here:

• Introduction
• The Thorax: Part I. The Thoracic Wall
• The Thorax: Part II. The Thoracic Cavity
• The Abdomen: Part I. The Abdominal Wall
• The Abdomen: Part II. The Abdominal Cavity
• The Pelvis: Part I. The Pelvic Walls
• The Pelvis: Part II. The Pelvic Cavity
• The Perineum
• The Upper Limb
• The Lower Limb
• The Head and Neck
• The Back
• Appendix

Important Links to this book

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5