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Book Synopsis: Intricate details of all aspects of the human body down to the smallest detail – from our cells and DNA to the largest bone in our bodies, the femur. 3D generated illustrations and medical imaging provide a close look at the body’s forms and functions in physiology and anatomy, showing how the body works and its amazing systems and abilities.
To understand our modern human bodies, this book first looks at our ancestors and how the evolution of Homo Sapiens shaped our anatomy. This gave us the ability to walk tall, create language, and make tools with our incredibly adapted opposable thumbs. Learn how we can see evolution in our DNA, and the functions of DNA. Read about the things you can only see with microscopes and other special imaging machines, like cell structure, motor pathways in the brain, and the inner iris.
All these many parts work together to make the human body. The physiology of our body is written in clarifying detail. Learn about the organs and systems that operate within, like the cardiovascular, digestive, and neural systems. See our elegant anatomy and read how the skeleton, muscles, and ligaments operate to allow movement. This second edition has included more detail on the joints in the hands and feet.
The Complete Human Body takes you from infancy to old age showing how our body grows and changes, and what can go wrong.
2nd Edition: Enhanced and Updated
This visual guide uses remarkable illustrations and diagrams to peek inside our complex and astounding bodies. It has been written in an easy-to-follow format, with straightforward explanations to give you the best overview of the many things that make us human. Suitable for young students who want an extra resource for school, people working in medical fields, or for anyone with a keen interest in human biology.
Inside the body of the book:
- The Integrated Body
- Anatomy
- How the Body Works
- Life Cycles
- Diseases and Disorders
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Discover the intricate details of the human body with The Complete Human Body, 2nd Edition. This definitive visual guide provides a comprehensive exploration of our anatomy, from the tiniest cells to the largest bones. With 3D generated illustrations and medical imaging, you'll get an up-close look at the body's forms and functions, showcasing the incredible systems and abilities that make us who we are.
To truly grasp our modern human bodies, this book delves into our evolutionary journey as Homo Sapiens. Learn how our ancestors shaped our anatomy, giving us the ability to walk upright, develop language, and utilize our opposable thumbs. Explore the remarkable ways in which evolution is reflected in our DNA, and gain insights into the structure of cells, motor pathways in the brain, and the inner workings of the iris through the use of microscopes and specialized imaging machines.
Every part of our body works together harmoniously, and The Complete Human Body provides a detailed insight into their functions. Explore the cardiovascular, digestive, and neural systems, and gain a deeper understanding of our elegant anatomy. Discover how our skeleton, muscles, and ligaments collaborate to allow movement, including the newly added detail on joints in the hands and feet in this second edition. Follow the journey from infancy to old age, and learn about the growth and changes that occur throughout our lives, as well as the potential challenges that can arise.
This enhanced and updated 2nd Edition is a captivating visual guide that uses remarkable illustrations and diagrams to unveil the complexity of the human body. It presents information in an easy-to-follow format, with straightforward explanations that cater to young students seeking additional resources, medical professionals looking to expand their knowledge, and anyone with a keen interest in human biology.
Step inside the pages of The Complete Human Body and embark on a journey through the integrated body, exploring anatomy, the workings of the body, life cycles, and diseases and disorders. Gain a deeper understanding of what makes us human and unlock the secrets of our incredible biology.
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