Human Anatomy

A vast subject that includes a strange vocabulary and an apparent mass of facts, human anatomy can at first appear confusing and off-putting. But the basic construction of the human body - the skeleton, the organs of the chest and abdomen, the nervous system, the head and neck with its sensory systems and anatomy for breathing and swallowing - is vital for anyone studying medicine, biology, and health studies. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to the structure, function, and main systems of the human body, including a number of clear and simple illustrations to explain the key areas. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

List of contents

• 1: Development of anatomy


• 2: The skeleton and its attachments


• 3: A vital system


• 4: Communication and control


• 5: Head and neck


• 6: The abdomen


• 7: The limbs


• 8: Man the tottering biped


• Further reading


• Index

Product details

• Authors: Leslie Klenerman, Leslie (Formerly Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Klenerman, Klenerman Leslie
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.02.2015
• EAN: 9780198707370
• ISBN: 978-0-19-870737-0
• Dimensions: 115 mm x 180 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Very Short Introductions; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics; popular science, Anatomy, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology, MEDICAL / Anatomy, Human biology