Blood Supply of Bone; Copyright ; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Contents; COLOUR PLATES; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Nutrient vessels in long bones; Chapter 3 Modes of bone growth: disposition of the nutrient artery; Chapter 4 Early development of nutrient vessels; Chapter 5 Blood supply of irregular bones --;1: Vertebral column; Chapter 6 Blood supply of irregular bones --;2: Carpal and tarsal bones; Chapter 7 Blood supply of flat bones; Chapter 8 Blood vessels in bone marrow; Chapter 9 Cortex and periosteum; Chapter 10 Cartilage canals. Chapter 11 Growth cartilagesChapter 12 Synovial joints --;1; Chapter 13 Synovial joints --;2; Chapter 14 Synovial joints --;3; Chapter 15 Introduction to bone haemodynamics; Chapter 16 Measurement of bone vascularity; Chapter 17 Bone blood flow measurement --;1: Indicatordilution; Chapter 18 Bone blood flow measurement --;2: Clearance of bone seeking tracers; Chapter 19 Bone blood flow measurement --;3: Arteriolar blockade; Chapter 20 Disturbed osseous circulation --;1: Arterial ischaemia; Chapter 21 Disturbed osseous circulation --;2: Effects of venous obstruction on bone. Chapter 22 Bone haemodynamics in venous impedimentChapter 23 Vascular control of osteogenesis; Bibliography; Author Index; Subject Index.