Human Anatomy
Amber Books (Verlag)
978-1-83886-488-0 (ISBN)
From the skeleton to skin cells, lungs to lymph nodes, adrenal glands to aorta, Human Anatomy provides an authoritative guide to every aspect and function of the human body. Compiled by a team of medical experts, this vivid guide combines scientifically accurate artworks with straightforward accessible language, taking the reader through the workings of human anatomy. Along the way, the book explains everything from how we digest food, to how we blink, to how the body deteriorates with age. The book is divided into 13 chapters, covering: genetics and cells; skin, hair and nails; the musculoskeletal system; the nervous system; the senses; the cardiovascular system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; the kidneys and urinary system; the lymphatic and immune systems; the endocrine system; the reproductive system; and aging and death. In these pages, the reader can learn about the workings of the shoulder joint, and role of synovial fluid in maintaining flexibility; explore the network of respiratory airways that connect the larynx to the alveoli; and understand the lymphatic system, and its essential function in defending against invading micro-organisms. With detailed annotations accompanying more than 400 accurate artworks, Human Anatomy is an easy-to-understand guide to how the body works that would make a perfect addition to every student and home library.
Jane de Burgh first trained as a nurse and worked for almost twenty years in the British National Health Service specialising in renal medicine and organ transplantation. She has edited a number of medical books for the lay reader, including family medical encyclopaedias and first aid manuals. She lives in the UK.
INTRODUCTION
1: CELLS AND TISSUES Cell Function Structure of a Cell Cell Division Cell Communication Structure of the Cell Membrane Passive Transport of Molecules Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Genes
2: SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS Skin Hair Nails
3: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Skeleton Structure of Bone Tissue Bone Remodelling Bone Repair Types of Joints Fibrous Joints Cartilaginous Joints Synovial Joints Types of Muscle Muscle Contraction Ligaments Tendons Skull Paranasal Sinuses Infratemporal Fossa Pterygopalatine Fossa Muscles of the Scalp Facial Muscles Muscles of the Neck Neck Flexor Muscles Vertebral Column Structure of the Spine Cervical Vertebrae Cervical Ligaments Thoracic Vertebrae Muscles of the Back Abdominal Wall Ribcage Sternum Muscles of the Ribcage Lumbar Vertebrae Lumbar Ligaments Sacrum and Coccyx Pectoral Girdle Scapula Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle Shoulder Joint Movements of the Shoulder Joint Structure of the Humerus The Ulna The Radius Elbow Forearm Movements Muscles of the Upper Arm Muscles of the Forearm Extensor Muscles Deep Fascia of the Arm Deep Fascia of the Hand Bones of the Wrist Carpal Tunnel Ligaments of the Wrist Bones of the Hand Muscles of the Hand Bones of the Pelvis Ligaments of the Pelvis Joints of the Pelvis Pelvic Floor Muscles Muscles of the Gluteal Region Hip Joint Femur Tibia and Fibula Knee Joint Ligaments of the Knee Bursae of the Knee Muscles of the Thigh Quadriceps Femoris Adductors Muscles of the Lower Leg Deep Fascia of the Leg Ankle and Ligaments Bones of the Foot Ligaments and Joints of the Foot Arches of the Foot Tendons and Retinacula of the Foot Muscles of the Top of the Foot Muscles of the Soles of the Foot
4: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Neurone (nerve cell) How Neurones Work How Neurones Communicate Brain Meninges Dural Venous Sinuses Arteries of the Brain Veins of the Brain Ventricles of the Brain Cerebral Hemispheres Structure of Cerebral Hemispheres Limbic System Thalamus Basal Ganglia Cerebellum Brainstem Cranial Nerves Olfactory Nerves I Optic Nerves II Cranial Nerves III, IV and VI Trigeminal Nerve V Facial Nerve VII Vestibulocochlear Nerve VIII Vagus Nerve X Glossopharyngeal Nerve IX Hypoglossal Nerve XII Spinal Cord Spinal Nerves Brachial Plexus Sacral Plexus Peripheral Nervous System Nerves of the Arm Nerves of the Hand Sciatic Nerve Cutaneous Nerves of the Leg Femoral Nerve Obturator and Tibial Nerves Autonomic Nervous System How Reflexes Work
5: THE SENSES Sight Muscles of the Eye Focusing the Eye Retina Eyelids Hearing and Balance Middle Ear Inner Ear Balance and Orientation Sound Interpretation Nasal Cavity Smell Taste Touch
6: THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Overview of Blood Circulation The Function of Blood How the Blood Circulates How Blood is Transported How Blood Clots Mediastinum Heart Ventricles Atria Valves of the Heart Vessels of the Heart Conducting System of the Heart How the Heart Beats Arteries of the Arm Arteries of the Hand Arteries of the Leg Arteries of the Foot Veins of the Leg
7: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Nose Pharynx Larynx How We Speak Respiratory Airways Lungs Pleurae Blood Vessels of the Lungs Lymphatics of the Lungs Diaphragm How the Lungs Work
8: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Teeth Oral Cavity Salivary Glands Tongue Pharynx Oesophagus Stomach Small Intestine Jejunum and Ileum Caecum Colon Rectum and Anal Canal Liver Biliary System Functions of the Liver Pancreas
9: KIDNEYS AND URINARY SYSTEM Urinary Tract Kidneys Ureters Bladder and Urethra Maintaining Homeostasis
10: THE IMMUNE AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS Protection from Disease Lymphatic System Regional Lymphatic Drainage Spleen Thymus Immune Responses Allergy
11: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Endocrine System Hypothalamus Thyroid Gland Adrenal Glands Pancreas Ovaries Testes
12: THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Puberty Male Reproductive System Testes, Scrotum and Epididymis Penis Sperm Female Reproductive System Female Breast Uterus Vagina Cervix Ovaries Uterine (Fallopian) Tubes Menstrual Cycle Ovulation Conception Placenta Childbirth
13: AGEING AND DEATH Science of Ageing External Changes Internal Body Changes Sensory Changes in Old Age Life Expectancy
Glossary
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.09.2025 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Encyclopedias |
| Zusatzinfo | Index; Figures; Diagrams; Halftones, color; Illustrations, color |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 231 x 291 mm |
| Gewicht | 1950 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Anatomie / Neuroanatomie | |
| Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Physiologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83886-488-1 / 1838864881 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83886-488-0 / 9781838864880 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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