The human body a visual guide to human anatomy Sarah Brewer

Includes bibliographical references and index

THE CELL: Cell metabolism; DNA; Cell division; Formation of tissues and organs. INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM: Skin, hair and nails. SKELETAL SYSTEM: Bones of the body; Bone structure; Joints; Skull; Spinal column; Thorax; Shoulder and upper limbs; Pelvis and lower limbs; Hands and feet. MUSCULAR SYSTEM: Major muscles; Muscle tissue; Skeletal muscle types; Muscles of the head and neck; Muscles moving the eye. NERVOUS SYSTEM: Nervous system; Nerve cells; How nerve cells communicate; External views of the brain; Internal views of the brain; Brain function; Spinal cord; Cranial nerve; Cranial nerve function; Spinal nerves; Five senses; Eyes and vision; Touch; Pain; Nose and smelling; Ears and hearing; Tongue and tasting. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Upper respiratory system; Respiratory reflexes; Lower respiratory system. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Cardiovascular system; Heart; Phases of the heartbeat; Blood circulation; Blood. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Immune system; Immune cells; Inflammatory and immune responses; Complement proteins; Interferons; Inflammation and wound healing. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Endocrine glands; Hypothalamus and pituitary axis; Thyroid gland; Adrenal gland; Pancreas. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Digestive organs; Mouth; Stomach; Small intestines; Large intestines. HEPATIC SYSTEM: Hepatic system; Gallbladder; Liver. URINARY SYSTEM: Urinary structures; Kidneys. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: Male reproductive system; Female reproductive system; Sex cells; Conception; Creation of the embryo; Pregnancy; First trimester; Second trimester; Third trimester; Childbirth; Maturation and the ageing process. Glossary. Index.

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