Author(s): Various Contributors

Psychology, Culture & Social Science

The best-selling "Anatomica", now completely revised and updated, is a complete medical reference for the home. Organised thematically, the main part of the book covers major body locations, systems, health issues, and diagnostic techniques, from the head, neck, and skin, to infectious diseases and behavioural disorders. Detailed explanations written by a team of medical experts cover the role and function of each body part, while more than 1,000 full-colour illustrations reveal their structure and complex inter relationships. An extensive reference section provides important first-aid advice for the home, and a fully cross-referenced index makes it easy to locate specific information. You can discover the most complex biological mechanism in the world - you. It is an authoritative illustrated guide to the body. All bodily workings are clearly explained by an international team of medical experts, illustrators, researchers, and editors. It features intricate and highly accurate illustrations.