Netter's Atlas of the Human Body

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ISBN 10: 0764158848 / ISBN 13: 9780764158841

Published by Barron's Educational Series, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Netter's Atlas of the Human Body
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764158848
• ISBN 13: 9780764158841
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 34 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

With this new reference, nonprofessionals can learn about anatomy from the same illustrations their physicians trained with in medical school. High-quality, anatomically correct color illustrations show the human body in detail in this beautifully produced volume. Concise supplementary text from Harvard Health Publications is scientifically accurate, and written so that it can be easily understood by general readers and students outside the medical profession. Detailed and labeled illustrations cover the primary systems of the human body, including:

Musculoskeletal System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Brain and Nervous System

Heart and Cardiovascular System

Kidneys and Urinary System

Sense Organs: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Sense of Touch

Reproductive Organs

This authoritative atlas of the human body makes a fine study aid for health science students. It is also a handy addition to the home reference bookshelf and deserves a place in every high school library. 186 color illustrations.

From the Back Cover

[back cover]
Now, nonprofessionals can learn human anatomy from the same illustrations their physicians trained with in medical school! High-quality, anatomically correct color illustrations from the Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations show the human body in detail in this beautifully produced volume. Concise textual material licensed from Harvard Health Publications’ newsletters and Special Health Reports is scientifically accurate, and written so that it can be easily understood by general readers and students outside the medical profession. Supplemental captions help guide readers through complex anatomical relationships. Detailed, labeled illustrations cover surface anatomy and the 13 primary systems of the human body:

Chapter 1 Surface Anatomy

Chapter 2 Skin

Chapter 3 Skeletal

Chapter 4 Joints/Ligaments

Chapter 5 Muscular

Chapter 6 Digestive

Chapter 7 Respiratory

Chapter 8 Cardiovascular

Chapter 9 Blood/Lymph

Chapter 10 Nervous

Chapter 11 Senses

Chapter 12 Urinary

Chapter 13 Reproductive

Chapter 14 Endocrine

This authoritative atlas of the human body makes a fine study aid for health science students. It is also a handy addition to the home reference bookshelf and deserves a place in every high school library.