Landmarks Medical and Surgical

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Landmarks Medical and Surgical

by Luther Holden, James Shuter

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

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

Mar 29, 2022

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Luther Holden

Luther Holden

1815–1905

A leading Victorian surgeon and anatomy teacher, he spent much of his career at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and became widely known for making anatomy clearer for students. His practical medical books, especially Landmarks, Medical and Surgical, helped shape surgical teaching for generations.

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James Shuter

1846–1883

A gifted Victorian surgeon and anatomy teacher, he helped turn complex medical subjects into clear, practical books for students. His career was brief, but his name remains closely linked with classic works on osteology and surgical anatomy.

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