City Libraries, City of Gold Coast

The body atlas, a pictorial guide to the human body, illustrated by Giuliano Fornarni [i.e. Fornari] ; written by Steve Parker

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The body atlas

illustrated by Giuliano Fornarni [i.e. Fornari] ; written by Steve Parker

a pictorial guide to the human body

How well do you know your own body? Do you know 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 reveals the innermost workings of the human body. It approaches a body as if it were a map, divided into "continents" (parts of the body) and "countries" (organs). You can examine your body 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 run 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

Mapping the human body -- Body systems -- The head and neck -- The scalp and skull -- The brain -- The eye -- Inside the ear -- The neck -- The upper torso -- The upper torso- back -- The lungs -- The heart and main blood vessels -- The upper back -- The spinal column -- The arm and hand -- The shoulder and elbow -- The wrist, hand, and fingers -- The lower torso -- The stomach -- The liver, pancreas, and spleen -- The intestines -- The kidneys and bladder -- The male reproductive system -- The female reproductive system -- The development of a baby -- The lower back -- The leg and foot -- The hip and knee -- The ankle and foot

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