In this seminal text, John Chiene shares his intimate knowledge of the human body, providing insights into the complex world of surgical anatomy. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, Chiene brings to life the intricate relationship between structure and function, making this book an essential resource for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.