Contents: I. Head and Neck: 1. Introduction to the head and neck. 2. The cervical vertebrae. 3. The skull. 4. The scalp and face. 5. The posterior triangle of the neck. 6. The anterior triangle of the neck. 7. The back. 8. The cranial cavity. 9. Deep dissection of neck. 10. The prevertebral region. 11. The orbit. 12. The eyeball. 13. Organs of hearing and equilibrium. 14. The parotid region. 15. The temple and infratemporal region. 16. The submandibular region. 17. The mouth and pharynx. 18. The tongue. 19. The cavity of the nose. 20. The larynx. 21. The contents of the vertebral canal. 22. The joints of the neck.23. MCQs for Part 1: Head and neck. II. The brain and spinal cord: 24. Introduction to the brain and spinal cord. 25. The meninges of the brain. 26. The blood vessels of the brain. 27. The spinal cord. 28. The brain stem. 29. The cerebellum. 30. The diencephalon. 31. The cerebrum. 32. The ventricular system. 33. MCQs for Part 2: brain and spinal cord . III. Cross-sectional anatomy: 34. Cross-sectional anatomy of the head and neck . Answers to MCQs. The new 16th edition of Cunningham's has been thoroughly revised for the modern-day anatomy student. The language has been simplified for easy understanding making this textbook ideal for students at undergraduate levels. Each dissection reflects current medical school teaching and is now broken down into clear step-by-step instructions. New learning features prepare students for the dissection lab, university examinations and clinical practice. Completely updated full colour artwork brings the friendly explanations to life. Following a logical structure, each chapter explains in a clear friendly manner the key knowledge expected of students. Improved diagrams with clear labelling and full colour illustrate key anatomical features bringing the text to life. Learning objectives introduce each dissection and clear step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow in the dissection lab. Throughout the book new clinical application boxes and radiology images explain how anatomy relates to clinical medical practice. At the end of each part, multiple choice questions allow students to quickly review their knowledge before checking the answers in 'Answers to MCQs'. Student friendly and richly illustrated, this new edition of Cunningham's brings expert anatomical teaching to the modern day student of medicine, dentistry and allied health sciences. Retaining the trustworthy authority of the previous editions, this sixteenth edition offers a contemporary account of this excellent practical anatomy book.