The Human Body Identification Manual: Your Body and How it Works

Ashwell, Ken, BMedSc, MB, BS, Ph.D (chief consultant)

Published by Global Book Publishing, Australia, 2010

About this Item

Fine unread condition color illustrated glossy softcover wraps. Includes How This Book Works; Foreword; Reference; Glossary and Index. Profusely illustrated with over 500 full-color highly detailed drawings. "The Human Body Identification Manual reveals the beauty and intricacy of the human body. This comprehensive visual guide explores the structure and function of all the parts that make up a human being: the bones, muscles, and skin, as well as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems, and the fascinating workings of the internal organs and brain. At the heart of the book are more than 500 clear, detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations accompanied by labels and concise captions that clarify the complex workings of our bodies. By focusing on the visual, [the book] allows you to access and comprehend complex anatomical information swiftly and easily. A valuable study resource for anatomy students and a useful reference for families, it is a must for every home library. Contains more than 500 detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations. Covers every major body system. Clear and concise text explains the workings of the human body." - from the rear outer cover. "Discover the amazing workings of the human form in this complete, fully illustrated guide. Containing hundreds of detailed illustrations, [the book] is highly visual and immediately accessible. Each body part and function is clearly labeled, making it easy to discover the names and locations of bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, organs, and more, while concise captions explain especially complex structures and mechanisms, such as temperature regulation, breathing, and digestion. The book begins with an introduction to the body systems and regions, followed by an overview of the microscopic elements, such as blood cells and DNA, that make up the body. The major body systems - from the skeletal and muscular to the urinary and reproductive - are then examined in detail. Body parts and regions are shown from different angles, and cross-sectional illustrations reveal the internal structure of joints, limbs, and organs. Informative and interesting, [the book's] accessible visual style ensures that people of all ages will enjoy exploring the wonders of the human body." - from the French style inner front cover flap. Seller Inventory # 003974

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Human Body Identification Manual: Your ...

Publisher: Global Book Publishing, Australia

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Carroll, David; Child, Peter; Clarke, Deborah; Cook, Geoff; Cremonese, Marcus; Croce, Beth; De Hass, Hans; de Paauw, Wendy; Efe, Levant; Golding, Mike; Gorman, Mike; Lang, Jeff; Lavroff, Alex; Lehmann, Ulrich; Lindsay, Ruth; McKenna, Richard; Milne .

Condition: Fine