The Human Body Identification Manual: Your Body & How It Works

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.

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.

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 Human Body Identification Manual allows you to access and comprehend complex anatomical information swiftly and easily.

Dr. Ken Ashwell (B.Med.Sc., M.B. B.S., Ph.D.) is Professor of Anatomy in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He acted as the Chief Consultant for The Student's Anatomy of Exercise Manual and The Student's Anatomy of Stretching Manual.