Section I: Introduction and developmental anatomy; 1 The study of anatomy; 2 The locomotor system; 3 The nervous system; 4 The circulatory system; 5 The respitory system; 6 The gastrointestinal system; 7 Skin and fascia; 8 Embryonic development - the first few weeks; Section II: The thorax; 9 Surface anatomy of the thorax; 10 The thoracic wall and diaphragm; 11 The lower respiratory tract and its role in ventilation; 12 The heart, pericardium, and mediastinum; 13 Development of the heart, circulatory, and respiratory systems; Section III: The central nervous system; 14 Introduction to the central nervous system; 15 The structure of the central nervous system; 16 Major sensory and motor systems; 17 The autonomic nervous system; 18 The cranial nerves; 19 Development of the central nervous system; Section IV: Head and neck; 20 Introduction and surface anatomy; 21 Embryology of head and neck; 22 The skull; 23 The face and superficial tissues of the neck; 24 The temporomandibular joints, muscles of mastication, and infratemporal and pterygoplatine fossae; 25 Oral cavity; 26 Mastication; 27 The nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses; 28 The pharynx, soft palate, and larynx; 29 Swallowing and speech; 30 The orbit; 31 Radiological anatomy of the oral cavity; 32 Embryology of the face, palate, and nose; 33 Development, growth, and age changes of the skull and jaws

Martin Atkinson is Professor of Dental Anatomy Education at Sheffield where he has been responsible for the design and delivery of the first Bachelor of Dental Surgery course with special emphasis on dental and oral anatomy. During his career, Martin has acquired considerable experience and expertise in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment. Martin has authored and contributed to several dentistry and anatomy textbooks and multimedia learning packages.

Anatomy for Dental Students, Fourth Edition, demonstrates and explains all the anatomy needed for a modern dentistry undergraduate course. This text covers developmental anatomy, the thorax, the central nervous system, and the head and neck with an emphasis on the practical application of anatomical knowledge.
This new edition has been extensively revised and updated in line with contemporary teaching and dental practice. Over 300 new full colour diagrams map all the anatomical regions that dental students need to know, while the lively and accessible text guides the reader's learning. Throughout Clinical Application Boxes demonstrate how the form and function of anatomy have consequences for clinical practice. Side-lines boxes contain additional descriptions for key anatomical structures.
This text is supported by an Online Resource Centre with multiple choice questions, drag and drop figure exercises, and links to key resources to help readers to consolidate and extend their knowledge of anatomy.
Anatomy for Dental Students brings together anatomical structure, function, and their relationship to clinical practice, making ideal for today's dental students.