Clinical Anatomical Atlas of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Author: Yuan Lin
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: As the chief editor, Academician Zhong Shizhen, and published by Shandong Science and Technology Press, the "Modern Clinical Anatomy Series" has been warmly welcomed by readers over the past six years. The series has become a reference book for many clinical practitioners. However, the writing style, primarily focused on text and simple diagrams, has certain limitations in describing anatomical structures. Given the nature of clinical work, there is a pressing need for clear and practical visual materials to guide clinical practice. To address this, we collaborated with leading scholars in clinical anatomy research and renowned clinical experts, supported by the Clinical Anatomy Institute of Southern Medical University (formerly the Military Medical University, with Academician Zhong Shizhen as the director), to complete this clinical anatomy atlas over a period of two years.
"As the water in the pond is clear because of the spring feeding it," Academician Zhong Shizhen pioneered a new field in clinical anatomy, making outstanding contributions to the development of microsurgery and other clinical surgeries in China. He established a comprehensive academic theoretical system and scholarly philosophy. To honor the pioneers of this discipline and maintain the continuity of academic thought, the participating experts unanimously agreed to name the newly published clinical anatomy atlas the "Zhong Shizhen Clinical Anatomy Atlas Collection."
Our "Clinical Anatomy Atlas of Obstetrics and Gynecology" serves as a companion to the "Clinical Anatomy of Obstetrics and Gynecology," sharing a certain continuity while also focusing on anatomical structures that have garnered significant attention in recent developments in obstetrics and gynecology. The two works complement each other while maintaining distinct characteristics, catering to the demands of anatomical morphology in the application of new clinical technologies and advancements in obstetrics and gynecology.
During the compilation of this atlas, we adhered to the guiding principles of clinical anatomy—scientific rigor, practicality, relevance, and innovation—integrating anatomical knowledge with clinical applications to achieve an organic balance between scientific content and artistic appeal. In this atlas, we strived to align specimen design and concise textual descriptions with the systematic nature of anatomical structures and the variability of clinical practice. Most of the specimens in the atlas were reconstructed under the guidance of Senior Experimentalist Wang Xinghai and the technical staff of the Anatomy Teaching and Research Section. Clinical surgical images were primarily provided by Professor He Yuanli from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhuhai Hospital Affiliated to Southern Medical University.
The "Clinical Anatomy Atlas of Obstetrics and Gynecology" consists of four chapters: Related Structures in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Reproductive Organs, External Reproductive Organs, and Breast, Fetus, and Placenta. The entire atlas contains over 300 illustrations. Anatomical terminology follows the "Terminology of Human Anatomy" published by the National Natural Science Terminology Commission in 1991. After the initial draft was completed, the chief editor conducted a comprehensive review and revision, and the final approval was given by the chief editor, Academician Zhong Shizhen. The images were technically processed by Wu Tao and Wang Huiping of the Anatomy Teaching and Research Section.
The authors completed their tasks amidst heavy teaching, medical, and research responsibilities, dedicating significant effort. The colleagues of the Anatomy Teaching and Research Section provided strong support for the compilation of this atlas. References were drawn from works such as "Color Atlas of Systematic Anatomy" by Ding Zihai and Yuan Lin. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all contributors who made this atlas possible. Due to the authors' limitations, errors or omissions may inevitably exist, and we sincerely invite corrections from colleagues and readers.