medEssentials for the USMLE

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Preface
Section I: General Principles
	Chapter 1: Behavioral Science
	Chapter 2: Biochemistry
	Chapter 3: Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Cell Biology
	Chapter 4: Immunology
	Chapter 5: Microbiology
	Chapter 6: Embryology
	Chapter 7: Physiology
	Chapter 8: Pathology
	Chapter 9: Pharmacology/Therapeutics
Section II: Organ Systems
	Chapter 1: The Nervous System
		Development of the Nervous System
		Peripheral Nervous System
		Meninges, Ventricular System, and Venous Drainage
		Neurohistology and Pathologic Correlates
		Spinal Cord
		Cranial Nerves and Brain Stem
		Visual System
		Brain Stem Lesions
		Cerebellum
		Diencephalon
		Basal Ganglia
		Limbic System
		Cerebral Cortex
		Blood Supply
		Seizures and Anticonvulsants
		Opioid Analgesics and Related Drugs
		Local Anesthetics
		General Anesthetics
	Chapter 2: The Cardiovascular System
		Embryology
		Anatomy
		Physiology
		Pathology
		Pharmacology
	Chapter 3: The Respiratory System
		Embryology and Histology
		Gross Anatomy
		Physiology
		Mechanics of Breathing
		Gas Exchange
		Pathology
	Chapter 4: The Renal and Urinary System
		Embryology and Anatomy
		Physiology
		Pharmacology
		Pathology
	Chapter 5: The Gastrointestinal System
		Embryology
		Histology
		Gross Anatomy
		Physiology
		Pathology
		Microbiology
		Additional Pharmacology
	Chapter 6: The Endocrine System
		Endocrine System
		Hypothalamus and Pituitary Overview
		Adrenal Gland
		Pancreas
		Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate
		Thyroid
		Growth Hormone
	Chapter 7: The Reproductive System
		Reproductive System
		Male Reproductive System
		Female Reproductive System
		Female Reproductive System Pathology
		Breast Pathology
		Genitourinary System Disease
	Chapter 8: The Musculoskeletal System, Skin, and Connective Tissue
		Structure, Function, and Pharmacology of Muscle
		Head and Neck Embryology and Anatomy
		Upper Extremities and Back
		Musculoskeletal Disorders
		Skin
	Chapter 9: The Hematologic and Lymphoreticular System
		Hematopoiesis
		Hemostasis
		Anticlotting Agents
		Erythropoiesis
		Disorders of Red Blood Cells
		White Blood Cells
		Disorders of Leukocytes
		Hematologic Changes Associated with Infectious Disease
Section III: Appendices
	Appendix A: Essential Equations
	Appendix B
	Appendix C: Essential Diseases and Findings
	Appendix D
	Appendix E: Drug List
	Appendix F: Bacterial Algorithms
Index