Presents anatomically exact, three-dimensional, computer-generated images of the human body, featuring both systemic and regional anatomy, and includes descriptive text, a glossary, and discussion of the history of anatomical illustration. Includes an interactive CD-ROM sampler.

A lavishly illustrated atlas of anatomy, which features die cut elements to create a sense of traveling through the body.

Detailed colour illustrations and photographs included. Each section examines the bones, muscles, nerves and internal organs in detail and explains how they work.

The beautiful full-color illustrations in this book are accompanied by informative text explaining the major body systems: circulatory, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, autonomic nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal and urinary systems. It's a useful resource and valuable family reference, suitable for use by both adults and students. It's a must for every home library. Discover the intricacies and beauty of the human body in this complete, fully illustrated guide. Designed to help us understand the systems, organs, parts and processes that make our bodies function, The Human Body Atlas reveals the structures and mechanisms behind the human body. The user-friendly text, written by medical experts, demystifies the complexities of the human body. When you need to find out just how an organ works, the role it plays in the overall operation of the body, or what it really looks like?"you can find the answer in this book.

The Atlas of the Human Body gives clear and thorough explanations of each of the major organs and systems of the human body. Covering everything from the rhythm of the heartbeat and cardiac cycle, the urinary and reproductive organs, and the oral cavity and teeth to the blood vessels, joints, and bones, this atlas helps you understand the interior workings of the entire human anatomy. As thorough as a world atlas, this book enables you to pinpoint the precise location of your ailments and provides you with general information about each body part. Within each section, common illnesses for each part of the body are identified. Giving the most up-to-date facts on every aspect of the human anatomy, the Atlas of the Human Body meets the needs of the medical practitioner and layperson, students from elementary school to medical school, and families for use as a home medical reference.

The editors present a graphics-driven, state-of-the-planet survey of natural systems, human impact on those systems, and how to manage them for a sustainable future.