* Detailed exposition on bones, joints, basics of imaging anatomy and genetics * Clinical Correlations integrated in the text, highlighting clinical application of anatomical facts, have been updated extensively * Golden Facts to Remember at the end of each chapter highlight the salient and important points for the purpose of viva-voce and competitive exams * Additional information of higher academic value presented in a simple way in N.B. to inculcate interest among readers, especially postgraduates * Important facts useful for candidates appearing in various entrance examinations like PGME, USMLE, PLAB, listed under Golden Facts to Remember * Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for self-assessment of the topics studied * Extensively updated and revised text * Addition of new line diagrams and photos * Insertion of competency codes at the beginning of chapter in Specific Learning Objectives * Insertion of new radiographs in the form of SPECT and PET * Addition of text on Genetics, viz, Mutation, Pedigree chart, Genetic counselling etc