This groundbreaking work of anatomy is a definitive guide to the structure and function of the human body. Written by renowned anatomist A. Julien Fau and expertly edited and expanded upon by R. Knox, this volume includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of every part of the human body, from the skeleton to the muscles to the organs and beyond. With its groundbreaking use of anatomical drawings and precise language, The Anatomy of the External Forms of Man is an invaluable resource for scholars, medical students, and anyone interested in the mysteries of the human body. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This most up-to-date and fully illustrated guide presents a single, all-inclusive reference to the human form. Includes numerous cross sections made with reference to CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and cut cadavers showing the forms of all body regions and individual muscles. A useful tool for physical and dance therapists, trainers, and bodybuilders as well. Over 400 illustrations.

This rare 1849 volume features 105 highly detailed and finely executed black-and-white lithographs. A beautiful browsing book and a valuable resource for artists, it includes a CD-ROM with every image.