| Descript |
224 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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still image sti rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The body systems. The skeletal system -- The muscular system -- The nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system -- The circulatory system -- The lymphatic/immune system -- The digestive system -- The respiratory system -- The urinary system -- The male reproductive system -- The female reproductive system -- The endocrine system -- The skin -- The body regions. The head -- The neck -- The trunk -- The chest & chest cavity -- The abdomen -- The urinary & reproductive organs -- The shoulders, arms, & hands -- The hips, legs, & feet -- The human life cycle. |
| Summary |
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. |
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Human anatomy -- Atlases.
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Human body -- Popular works.
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Human anatomy -- Popular works.
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MEDICAL / Anatomy. |
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MEDICAL / Reference. |
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology. |
| Genre |
Illustrated works.
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Atlases.
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| ISBN |
0785835059 |
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9780785835059 |
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