The Complete Human Body

The Complete Human Body is the most detailed guide to the human body available for the general reader.

Considered the definitive guide to the development, form, function, and disorders of the human body, this book is the most detailed popular reference on human anatomy available. This beautiful exploration of the human body is now in its third edition, revised with the latest medical knowledge. Although it is used by students and healthcare professionals, it remains accessible enough for anyone to dip into and enjoy.

With guidance from Professor Alice Roberts, a renowned academic, author, and broadcaster, alongside groundbreaking 3-D computer-generated illustrations, readers will gain an unparalleled understanding of the human body. This book allows for an exploration of human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why.

The Complete Human Body begins with a region-by-region anatomical atlas, containing extra detail on the hands, feet, and major joints. It includes a functional section on how the body works, system by system. Finally, the diseases and disorders section presents easy-to-follow summaries of over 200 health conditions.

The 3-D computer-generated illustrations are incredibly detailed, virtually life-size, and based on the 3-D scans of a real human body. Additionally, this edition features hundreds of smaller illustrations, diagrams, and the latest medical and microscope imaging.