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Details on a Major New Discovery included in a New Afterword
Why do we look the way we do? Neil Shubin, the paleontologist and
professor of anatomy who co-discovered "Tiktaalik," the "fish with
hands," tells the story of our bodies as you've never heard it
before. By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands
actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like
long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and
function like those of worms and bacteria." "Your Inner Fish makes
us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light.
This is science writing at its finest--enlightening, accessible and
told with irresistible enthusiasm.
Human Body is a concise guide to the structure, functions, and disorders of the body. Using full-color, highly detailed illustrations and clear, accessible language, this book is a fascinating introduction to how the body works and what may go wrong. The first part, Anatomy of the Human Body, begins with a medical atlas that shows how the parts of the body fit together. Each individual body system - such as the skeletal and digestive systems - is then fully illustrated and explained in detail. A compelling section on the human life cycle examines the changes in the body from conception to old age. In the second part of the book, Diseases and Disorders, some of the most common disorders are described and illustrated, system by system, with explanations of exactly what goes wrong and why. Medical conditions covered include infections, injuries, and cancer. Finally, there is a concise glossary of medical terms.
Newly revised and updated, A Textbook of Neuroanatomy, Second
Edition is a concise text designed to help students easily master
the anatomy and basic physiology of the nervous system. Accessible
and clear, the book highlights interrelationships between systems,
structures, and the rest of the body as the chapters move through
the various regions of the brain. Building on the solid foundation
of the first edition, A Textbook of Neuroanatomy now includes two
new chapters on the brainstem and reflexes, as well as dozens of
new micrographs illustrating key structures. Throughout the book
the clinical relevance of the material is emphasized through
clinical cases, questions, and follow-up discussions in each
chapter, motivating students to learn the information. A companion
website is also available, featuring study aids and artwork from
the book as PowerPoint slides. A Textbook of Neuroanatomy, Second
Edition is an invaluable resource for students of general, clinical
and behavioral neuroscience and neuroanatomy.
This second volume of Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes,
Concepts. continues on the same format as the first.In this new
release, a selection of 44 essential topics in each major organ
system is defined, then major themes, concept and principles
surrounding these words in their physiologic scenarios are
elaborated. For each keyword, a question is posed at the end of the
text to test for a better understanding of the associated
physiology of nervous and gastrointestinal systems. This book
presents an easy reference guide for those just starting out in the
area of physiology and for those who are interested in clear and
succinct definitions of key terms.
This concise illustrated volume presents a pictorial guide to human
anatomy through the meticulous dissections of Bari Logan, assembled
during his long career as a distinguished prosector, and
representing an unrivalled collection of superb photographic
images. Illustrations are fully labelled, and accompanied by brief
clinical notes to provide additional guidance for the student.
Material covering anatomical preparation and cadaver preservation,
orientation and planes of section, the bones, muscles and cranial
nerves and an extensive glossary provides supplemental detail. The
book will be a convenient photographic companion to all core
textbooks of anatomy and ideal during exam preparation.
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