Publisher's Synopsis
The human body with its various structures and functions, is a realm of awe-inspiring complexity and countless wonders. The dizzying dance of molecule, cell, tissue, organ, muscle, sinew, and bone that we call home is a thing of breathtaking beauty and humbling perfection. As the psalmist commented thousands of years ago, "I am awesomely and wonderfully made."The Words R Us Illustrated Dictionary of Anatomy features more than 50 detailed illustrations and 900 terms describing the human body and its systems. A special section in the dictionary illustrates the symptoms caused by various common diseases including Diabetes, Hypertension and the effects of nicotine. In modern times Grey's Anatomy, created first in the late 1800's and continuously updated has been a standard for students and physicians. This book is focused for the layman to help you understand the terms used and how the various parts of the body fit together. Whether you're a student, an aspiring medical, healthcare or fitness professional, or just someone who's curious about the human body and how it works, this book offers you a fun, easy way to get a handle on the basics of anatomy and physiology.-Be able to interpret medical terminology-Learn and understand the basic fundamentals-Understand the meaning of terms in anatomy and physiology-Get to know the body's anatomical structures-from head to toe-Explore the body's systems and how they interact to keep us alive-Gain insight into how the structures and systems function in sickness and health-packed with beautiful illustrations, -Anatomic Terms of the Human Body-Cells, DNA and Tissues-Structural Organization and Essential Medical Terminology-Musculoskeletal System-Cardiovascular System-Hematologic System-Lymphatic System and Immunity-Respiratory System-Gastrointestinal System-Urinary System-Reproductive System-Nutrition and Metabolism-Effect of common diseases
The Words R Us Illustrated Dictionary of Anatomy is derived from our multilingual Wordnet system and is available in many languages and language pairs. See our website at www.wordsrus.info for availability.
