With over 700 color photos and illustrations showing every part of the Human body, this is a comprehensive guide for learning about the Body and how it works.
Finally, there is a concise glossary of medical terms..
Medical conditions covered include infections, injuries, and cancer.
In the second part of the book, Diseases and Disorders, some of the most common disorders are described and illustrated, system by system, with explanations of exactly what goes wrong and why.
A compelling section on the Human life cycle examines the changes in the Body from conception to old age.
Each individual Body system -- such as the skeletal and digestive systems -- is then fully illustrated and explained in detail.
The first part, Anatomy of the Human Body, begins with a medical atlas that shows how the parts of the Body fit together.
Using full-color, highly detailed illustrations and clear, accessible language, this book is a fascinating introduction to how the Body works and what may go wrong.
Human Body is a concise guide to the structure, functions, and disorders of the body.
With over 700 color photos and illustrations showing every part of the Human body, this is a comprehensive guide for learning about the Body and how it works