Applied Anatomy of the Pelvis

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XIII

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2. General Part

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Structural and Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 3-45

   3. Vascular, Nervous and Lymphatic Systems

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 47-96

3. Special Part

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97

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   2. The Kidneys (Renes)

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 99-130

   3. Renal Pelvis

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 131-135

   4. Ureter

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 136-145

   5. Urinary Bladder

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 146-159

   6. Prostate

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 160-168

   7. Seminal Vesicle

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 169-170

   8. Male Urethra

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 171-174

   9. Penis

      • Werner Lierse

      Pages 175-185

   10. Scrotum

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 186-187

   11. Testis

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 188-198

   12. Bowel Segments in the Pelvis

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 199-207

   13. The Cecum

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 208-217

   14. The Rectum

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 218-265

   15. The Perineal Region in the Male

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 266-267

   16. Anal Region

       • Werner Lierse

       Pages 268-269

The foundation needed for the understanding and hence the treatment of a disease is a knowledge of the natural morphology and physiology of the affected organ and the system to which it belongs. In describing the anatomy of the pelvis and its organs in relation to medical practice, attention will be paid to defensive, reproduc­ tive, metabolic and excretory systems as well as to describing physical features and surgical approaches. The disposition of the pelvic organs in the body framework merits particular attention. The pelvis and its organs undergo considerable sexual differentiation, the functions of those with opening and closing mechanisms require training, and the pelvis is the keystone of the lower limbs and the spine. Disorders of pelvic organs cause distressing illnesses. Deliberate limitation of the scope of this volume excludes description of the anatomic foundations of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. These will be dealt with in a separate volume. Not only are the anatomic foundations of medical practice the starting point of the account, they are also constantly kept in view. The illustrations and text combine to provide a visual synopsis. The illustrations are based on original dissections and are drawn true to scale as far as possible. No use has been made of special means of visualizing organs or their vasculature, such as roentgenography, computed tomog­ raphy, arteriography, phlebography, lymphography and sonography. Technical stan­ dards change rapidly and individual findings inevitably receive overmuch attention. Relevant publications are named in the list of references.

• anatomy
• birth
• physiology
• pregnancy
• sonography

• Universitäts-Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Anatomisches Institut, Hamburg, Germany

  Werner Lierse

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