Illustrated Atlas of the Human Body

by Beverly McMillan

Layer by layer, both the structure and function of the human body are mapped in stunning detail. Packed with body maps, lavish photography, informational diagrams and up-to-date anatomical facts, this is the ultimate guide to the human body. Each subsection concludes with a presentation of what happens when the body is invaded or malfunctions, our natural defenses, the most recent research on diagnosis and the latest medical innovations.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Science, Science Nature, Medical, Health

275 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tauna]

Got it for Christmas! Reading in preparation for my upcoming anatomy course. :D

[Jay Waghray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference book on basic anatomy & physiology

[Fff1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Understandably the book has vocabulary and concepts that are beyond that of most people but the illustrations are beautifully done and the writer's style and use of language is very helpful in aiding an understanding of what subject you're reading about, even if you've never heard of a perixisome!
As a sidenote for anyone aspiring for Medicine, this book also touches upon heart disease and a variety of other medical topics that I've found both interesting and invaluable for my A level Biology.

[Kelly Sapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like looking at this book to help figure out what in the world is possibly going on inside my own body when I have concerning pains. It has been helpful in communicating with my doctors. Also a good reference when my kids are experiencing something. And obviously, the human body is the most amazing invention/creation in the universe.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't say I've really "read" this book so much as used it as a reference. I'm not a student of anatomy, so I can't vouch for this works completeness. For every anatomical question I've had, however, The Illustrated Atlas of the Human Body has provided a complete, easy to understand answer with photos, charts, and illustrations to help clarify everything. This is a top-notch reference book.

[Eidam289 · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has really beatiful pictures and it is great for general public, but it is not enough for medical student even though, it is really great book for getting into anatomy. Great book to have it in house.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the illustrations and photographs and how the book was organized.