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This text provides a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy for undergraduate and pre-professional students majoring in biology or fulfilling prerequisites for nursing, allied health, or pre-med programs. Since its first edition Human Anatomy as been praised for its clarity of presentation, its outstanding visually-oriented illustration program, and its ability to help students understand anatomical structures. Past editions of Human Anatomy have won very prestigious awards, including the award for Textbook Excellence by the Text and Academic Authors Association and the award for Illustration Excellence by the Association of Medical Illustrators. Innovative pedagogical elements and a tightly-integrated supplements package make this new edition an excellent choice for all anatomy courses. *Enhanced illustration and photo program - Renowned medical illustrators, Bill Ober, M.D. and Claire Garrison, R.N., and internationally known biomedical photographer Ralph Hutchings have executed an outstanding visual orientation to human anatomy. *Students have the best visual support of any text in the market-with large, clear illustrations that relate isolated anatomical elements to the wh

"The study of anatomy has long been essential training for painters and sculptures who want to accurately portray the human form. With hundreds of drawings and meticulously researched text, this book includes: an overview of the history of artistic anatomy; an introduction to the "language of anatomy" that makes the meaning of anatomical terms transparent, accessible, and memorable; entries on all major muscles and muscle groups, depicting each muscle's form, its interactions with the skeletal system, and its role in creating movement; instruction on capturing the human figure through quick "gesture" drawings as well as highly detailed renderings; a selection of finished life studies - some of the whole figure, others focusing on discrete regions of the body - that translate anatomical knowledge into expressive art; and quick-reference study aids, including a guide to anatomical terminology and a glossary."--BOOK JACKET.

Axial sections combining traditional cross-section presentation with 3D digital photographic techniques are common in this highly illustrated anatomy textbook. Another feature is the "in-situ" visualization technique, which aids the understanding of organ, structure and tissue relationships.

The text draws attention to the integration of structure and function and attempts to place equal emphasis on anatomy and physiology.