RT Book, Section A1 Ahern, Gerard A1 Brygel, Maurice SR Print(0) ID 1167657441 T1 Principles T2 Exploring Essential Surgery YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264269587 LK accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1167657441 RD 2024/04/20 AB The technique of history taking, combined with the art (and skill) involved in physical examination, still remains the basis of diagnosis (despite advances in medical technology). This process requires correlation and interpretation of the patient's symptoms and signs. The skill is in placing these factors in proper perspective. To be in a position to do this, good anatomical knowledge is vital.