Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas.How well do you know
your body? What happens under your skin? Where exactly is your stomach? What does your liver
do? How can ears help your balance? The Body Atlas answers all these questions and many more.
This unique visual guide approaches a body as if it were a map divided into continents (such
as parts of the body) and countries (such as organs). You can see inside your body and examine
it region by region - for example the head and neck or the upper torso. These regions enclose
vital structures such as the brain lungs and heart just as continents contain countries.
Body systems such as the circulatory system (blood) and nervous system link the body regions
just like mountains and rivers range across countries.The detailed illustrations carefully pull
back the layers of the body so you can see inside the hidden interior. All bones muscles and
organs are clearly labelled with scientific and common names and there are photos of parts you
wouldn't normally be able to see such as your vocal cords.Packed with amazing facts and
illustrations The Body Atlas takes you on a top-to-toe tour through your own anatomy. Now
celebrating its 25th anniversary this book has been refreshed for a new generation of budding
biologists and doctors-in-the-making.
