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Book

The complete human body : the definitive visual guide

Call Number

  • 612 C73766 2023 (CEN)

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Edition

3rd edition, enhanced & updated ; American edition.

Publication Information

New York : DK Publishing, 2023.

Physical Description

536 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm

Summary

"Understand the human body as never before, from the smallest components of a cell to complex body systems. Explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity through virtually life-size 3-D illustrations and scans. Now including even more detail on surface anatomy and complex anatomical spaces, including the armpit and wrist. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why"--Page 4 of cover.

Notes

Previous American edition: 2016.

Contents

  • The integrated body
  • Anatomy. Anatomical terminology ; Body systems ; Anatomy atlas.
  • How the body works. Skin, hair, and nails ; Musculoskeletal system ; Nervous system ; Respiratory system ; Cardiovascular system ; Lymphatic and immune system ; Digestive system ; Urinary system ; Reproductive system ; Endocrine system.
  • Life cycle
  • Diseases and disorders.

Subjects

Added Authors

Alice Roberts