Crash Course: Muscles, Bones and Skin

• Part I: Basic Medical Science of Muscles, Bones and Skin 1. Musculoskeletal system an overview 2. Skeletal muscle 3. Cardiac and smooth muscle 4. Bone 5. Joints and related structures 6. Skin 7. Disorders of the skin Part II: Clinical Assessment 8. Common presentations of muscle, bone and skin diseases 9. History and examination 10. Further investigations Part III: Self-Assessment

"The Crash course series is a series of revision books which are written by senior medical students for other medical students and they contain everything you need to know for an exam. All the Crash Course texts present their subjects in a sharp, concise and easy to follow manner. The text is well spaced, and complemented with illustrations wherever appropriate. The layout is clear and logical. The language is simple and the facts are being presented almost in note form, which is a key feature of this series, enabling the student to absorb facts more easily without overwhelming the reader. And when you think you are ready for the exam you can test your knowledge by filling in multiple choice, short answers and extended matching questions which are in every crash course title. This series is the best way to prepare for an exam and I would recommend it to everyone."Medical Student, Maastricht University, Netherlands (series review)