BD Chaurasia’s Human Anatomy: Regional and Applied; Dissection and Clinical (Vol. 1)

Widely acclaimed as a standard textbook in view of its simple language, comprehensive coverage, lucid presentation and precisely drawn line diagrams, BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy remains the most preferred textbook in India and abroad. The eleventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to make it extremely student-friendly and also teacher-friendly.

The eleventh edition is revised as per the latest NMC guidelines for the CBME curriculum. The salient features of the book are aimed at to solve the common problems of the students and to make it more useful academically and clinically:

Book Highlights

· This is an extremely popular textbook, also known as the red book, aimed at MBBS, BDS, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, Siddha and Unani (AYUSH), and BSc/MSc (anatomy, nursing) students, as well as those completing their courses in allied health sciences, paramedical subjects, medical laboratory technology and pharmaceutical sciences.

· The entire text of this edition is structured on the pattern and content prescribed as per the latest NMC Guidelines| Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum for the Indian Medical Graduate.

· Thoroughly updated text and concepts in accordance with the international literature with recent medical advances.  

· Easily reproducible line diagrams recreated from original hand-drawn diagrams of Dr BD Chaurasia are introduced in the text.

· 3D colour illustrated plates introduced to make students understand the anatomical structures clearly.

· Revision flowcharts are introduced which will help with rapid revision and memorizing the facts.

· Updated clinical anatomy given with the relevant text and supportive figures for early clinical exposure and vertical integration.

· Text under osteology given in colour, e.g. origin of muscle in red, insertion in blue and capsule and ligament in green.

· Steps of dissection given in boxes to guide one to dissect, see and feel the deeper structures and organs.

· Essentials of embryology and histology of various organs with simple H&E diagrams are included to reduce time for cross referencing.

· Ossification given in boxes for estimating the age of the person.

· Facts to Remember given to revise the important features of the text.

· Paper models introduced as cut, fold and paste practical exercises for the first time in any textbook of human anatomy; six paper models included in the eleventh edition.

· QR codes for eSmartQuiz lead the reader to the online MCQ test of each chapter for self-assessment are included.

· Workbook on human anatomy is provided free with this volume for learning the subject easily and retaining the facts effortlessly.

· Mind Maps in human anatomy are provided free (as a part of the workbook) to help students learn, revise and retain the subject effectively.

· Three free Workbooks are included which have:

1. Clinicoanatomical problems to start early clinical exposure and vertical integration.

2. Practice figures to prepare the students for academic examinations.

3. MCQs for reinforcement of learning, assessment of comprehension, and enhancement of attention and critical thinking  

4. Spotters and Question bank to introduce the learner to the examination system, especially the ExiT.

· Access to digital content at e-CBSPD App includes

1. BDC’s Human Anatomy digital content with additional topics and clinical aspects, Viva voce questions, Topics for further reference and reading.

2. Original hand-drawn diagrams of Vols 1–4 of first edition of BDC's Human Anatomy by Dr BD Chaurasia.

3. Complementary videos of osteology and soft parts

4. Frequently Asked Questions and answers, MCQs test