A concise revision guide to the core basic sciences for all surgical trainees preparing for Part A of the Intercollegiate MRCS examination. Covering the essential facts for anatomy, physiology and pathology, with indications of both their clinical relevance and importance. Focusing on the recurring examination themes for initial surgical training, this title is designed for the basic surgical trainee as well as proving useful for those in higher surgical training and for the surgically-inclined, well-motivated student.
- Covers the essentials of the basic sciences - anatomy, physiology and pathology - for the MRCS examination.
- Explains the application and clinical relevance of the three sciences.
- Bulleted text for easy reading and rapid exam preparation.
- Focused on the common themes of the examination.
- Clear annotated line drawings to aid learning.
- 250 new online single-best answer questions in the format of the MRCS Part A examination. Each answer will refer back to text for further reading as required.
- New OSCE 'Clinical scenarios' at the end of every chapter.
Table of Contents
I AnatomyThe thorax
The abdomen, pelvis and perineum
The upper limb and breast
The lower limb
The head, neck and spine
The nervous system
II Physiology
General physiology
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Gastrointestinal system
Genitourinary system
Endocrine system
Nervous and locomotor systems
III Pathology
Cellular injury
Disorders of growth, morphogenesis and differentiation
Inflammation
Thrombosis, embolism, infarction
Neoplasia
Immunology
Haemopoietic and lymphoreticular system
Basic microbiology
Systems specific pathology
