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Basic Atlas of the Human Body provides a visually stunning overview of the human body according to system.
Each chapter describes a specific system using high quality, full colour diagrammatic illustrations with clear and concise textual explanations.
This practical atlas is an excellent reference and working tool providing a wealth of information for a wide range of readers: the lay person interested in health and the functioning of their body; secondary school students and teachers; various professionals in the fields of allied health and sport.
- An excellent printed book
- Format 24.5 x 33.4 x 1.6 cm
- 164 pages printed in full color
- Fine hardcover
- 2007 Edition
- ISBN: 978-84-9751-317-3, 9788497513173
- Editor-in-Chief: Jordi Vigué
- Scientific Advisor: Dr. Emilio Martín Orte
- Illustrations: Miquel and Myriam Ferrón
- © Grupo Ars XXI de Comunicación
- Ars Medica
- Weight: 1.212
THE HUMAN BODY.
The structure of the human body.
External anatomical features: Female anterior view.
External anatomical features: Male anterior view.
External anatomical features: Male posterior view
Head. Female frontal view.
Head. Male lateral view.
THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF THE BODY.
The structure of cells.
Chromosomes. DNA.
Cellular reproduction. Phases of mitosis.
Body tissues.
THE SKIN.
Microscopic structure of the skin.
Accessory organs of the skin. Hair follicle.
Accessory organs of the skin. Fingernail.
Accessory organs of the skin. Sudoriferous glands: composition of sweat. Distribution of the sudoriferous glands.
THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM.
Muscular system. General anterior view.
Muscular system. Posterior general view.
External and internal structure of a striated muscle.
External and internal structure of a smooth muscle.
The skull and face. Superficial muscles. Frontal view.
The skull and face. Superficial muscles. Lateral view.
The nape of the neck. Posterior view.
The neck. Anterior view.
The thorax. Anterior view.
The thorax. Posterior view.
The abdomen. Male anterior view.
The abdomen. Male posterior view.
Diaphragm. Superior view.
Diaphragm. Inferior view.
The male perineum.
The female perineum.
The shoulder and arm. Superficial muscles. Anterior view.
The shoulder and arm. Superficial muscles. Posterior view.
The forearm. Superficial muscles. Anterior view.
The forearm. Superficial muscles. Posterior view.
The hand. Superficial muscles. Anterior view.
The hand. Superficial muscles. Posterior view.
The thigh. Superficial muscles. Anterior view.
The thigh. Superficial muscles. Posterior view.
The leg. Superficial muscles. Anterior view.
The leg. Superficial muscles. Posterior view.
The leg. Superficial muscles. External view.
The leg. Superficial muscles. Internal view.
The foot. Superficial muscles. Dorsal view.
The foot. Superficial muscles. Plantar view.
THE SKELETAL SYSTEM.
The skeleton. Anterior general view.
The skeleton. Posterior general view.
The skeleton. Lateral general view.
The structure of a long bone.
The skull. Frontal view.
The skull. Lateral view.
Cranial vault. External view. Internal view.
The base of the cranium. External view. Internal view.
The vertebral column. Anterior view. Lateral view: Posterior view.
Different types of vertebrae.
The thorax. Anterior view. Posterior view.
The shoulder and arm. Anterior view. Posterior view.
The forearm. Anterior view. Posterior view.
The hand.
The pelvis. Posterior view. Anterior view.
Thigh and knee.
The leg.
The foot. Dorsal view. Plantar view.
THE CARDIOVASCULAR-SYSTEM.
Arterial system. Anterior general view.
Venous system. Anterior general view.
Lymphatic system. Anterior general view.
Arteries and veins. Internal structure.
The heart. Anterior superficial view.
The heart. Internal view.
The arterial system. Aorta.
The arterial system. Abdomen.
The arterial system. Head and neck.
The arterial system. Cranial base.
The arterial system. Shoulder and arm.
The arterial system. Forearm and hand.
The arterial system. Thigh.
The arterial system. Leg and foot.
The venous system. Foot and leg. Superficial veins.
The venous system. Thigh. Superficial veins.
The venous system. Hand and forearm. Superficial veins.
The venous system. Arm and shoulder. Superficial veins.
The venous system. Cranial sinuses.
The venous system. Neck and head.
The venous system. Abdomen and portal vein.
The venous system. Thorax, vena cava and azygos vein.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
Digestive system. General view.
Oral cavity. Lateral view.
The structure of a tooth. Types of teeth.
Teething. 1st teething. 2nd teething.
The oesophagus.
Stomach.
Small and large intestines.
Large intestine. The cecum and anorectal region.
Structure of the stomach walls and intestines.
The peritoneum.
The liver.
Structure of the liver.
The gallbladder.
Pancreas.
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
The respiratory system. General view.
The upper airway. Lateral view. Frontal view.
Larynx and trachea. Anterior view. Inner view.
Lungs.
Pulmonary lobes and segments.
Branches of the bronchial tree.
Microscopic structure of the lungs.
The mediastinum.
THE URINARY SYSTEM.
The urinary system. Frontal general view (male). Frontal detail (female).
Kidneys. External view.
Microscopic structure of the kidney.
The bladder and urethra. Internal view
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
Male reproductive system. General view. Lateral cross-section.
Female reproductive system. General view. Lateral cross-section.
The penis. Anterior view. Posterior view. Vulva. Frontal view.
Ovaries, tubes and uterus. External and internal anterior view.
The breasts. Lateral view of the right breast. Frontal view of the right breast. Sections of the mammary gland.
Abdomen of a pregnant woman. Lateral cross-section.
THE BLOOD.
Components of the blood.
Spleen. External view. Internal view.
THE GLANDULAR SYSTEM.
General view of the glandular system.
Hypophyseal control.
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
The nervous system. Dorsal general view.
The autonomic nervous system.
Neurons.
The structure of a nerve. Synapse.
The cerebrum. Inferior view.
The cerebrum. Superior view.
The cerebrum. External lateral view.
The cerebrum. Internal lateral view.
The cerebrum. Longitudinal section.
The cerebrum. Cross-section.
Origin of the cranial nerves. Inferior view.
Cerebellum. Posterior and anterior view. Horizontal cross-section.
The medulla oblongata and mesencephalon. Anterior view
The medulla oblongata and mesencephalon. Internal view.
Spinal marrow.
The meninges.
The lumbosacral plexus.
The brachial plexus.
Arm.
The forearm and hand.
The leg and foot.
The thigh.
THE SENSORY SYSTEM.
Vision. The eye.
Vision. Ocular musculature.
Vision. The eyeball.
Vision. Constitution of the retina.
Hearing.
Olfaction.
Gustation. Tongue.
Touch. Tactile corpuscles.
INDEX.
