Landmarks Medical and Surgical

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Landmarks Medical and Surgical

by Luther Holden, James Shuter

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL LANDMARKS

2:38:21

Description

A thorough guide for aspiring surgeons, this text invites readers to develop the keen eye‑hand coordination essential for clinical practice. By cataloguing surface landmarks—from the bumps of the clavicle to the subtle contours of the abdomen—it shows how to translate anatomical knowledge of bones, muscles, and vessels onto the living body. The author emphasizes hands‑on learning, encouraging students to locate structures by touch and to map internal anatomy without reliance on diagrams.

The work is organized by region, offering clear, step‑by‑step instructions for palpating each area and recognizing key reference points. Detailed descriptions explain how variations in shape and depth affect diagnosis, making the material valuable for both classroom study and bedside examination. Designed for those who wish to move beyond textbook diagrams, it cultivates the tactile confidence that underpins accurate assessment and successful surgery.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (152K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: J. & A. Churchill, 1881.

Credits

deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2022-03-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Luther Holden

Luther Holden

1815–1905

A leading Victorian surgeon and teacher, he helped shape medical education in London and wrote practical anatomy texts that stayed in use for years. His career connected hospital practice, surgical training, and royal service in a way that made him a familiar name in nineteenth-century medicine.

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James Shuter

1846–1883

A promising Victorian surgeon and medical writer, he is remembered both for his work at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and for helping make anatomy clearer for students. His career was brief, but his name still appears on a well-known surgical text from the late 19th century.

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