USMLE Road Map: Gross Anatomy presents a concise and focused examination of the essential concepts in anatomy. Through a streamlined and easy-to-follow hierarchical outline format, it guides students through the basic anatomical structures (bones, muscles, and nerves) and reviews the major anatomical regions of the body. The outline is enhanced with an extensive and original illustration program that visually conveys the essential information and promotes retention of the material. Features such as clinical correlations and clinical problems are also included. New to this Edition ' All chapters thoroughly updated and revised ' Inclusion of 5-10 cross sectional CT images of the thorax and abdomen ' Refinement of selected Clinical Correlations ' Update selected clinical vignettes to reflect new types of questions on the Step 1 1. Streamlined and easy-to-follow high-yield outline format distills the essential facts and helps students master required content Ĺź guides students to the most important information and promotes understanding of the core concepts in gross anatomy 2. High-yield facts, learning tips, and clear explanations integrated within the outline Ĺź promote comprehension and recall 3. Clinical correlations integrated within the outline Ĺź link a topic to its clinical application and illuminate the relationship between basic science and clinical practice 4. Extensive illustration program Ĺź visually conveys essential concepts 5. Clinical problems present case studies (in USMLE format) that build on the concepts presented in the chapters and introduce students to problems caused by disorders in anatomic structures Ĺź helps students assess their grasp of the material and prepares them for course exams and the USMLE 6. Explanation of answers included for each clinical problem Ĺź provides the ĹźwhysĹź to help students pinpoint strengths and weaknesses