Explore the intricacies of human anatomy with DK's latest concise visual guide to the human body. This edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the most recent medical insights. The Concise Human Body Book is richly illustrated with vibrant and detailed diagrams, photographs, scans, and 3D artworks, allowing you to delve deep into the cells and fibers that sustain your body's functions.
This book offers comprehensive coverage of the body, examining it function by function and system by system. The introductory chapter features colorful medical scans, illustrations, and straightforward diagrams that illustrate how various body parts collaborate to create a living organism. The subsequent chapters delve into eleven primary body systems—including the skeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems—providing detailed insights, with each section concluding with discussions on common diseases and disorders that may impact that particular system.
From bones and muscles to systems and processes, this thorough, pocket-sized guide to the body's physical structure, chemical functions, and potential issues serves as an essential reference for aspiring medical professionals, students, or anyone keen to learn more about the workings of the human body.
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Founded in London in 1974, DK has become the world's foremost illustrated reference publisher and is now part of Penguin Random House, established on July 1, 2013. DK specializes in producing highly visual, photographic nonfiction for both adults and children. The company creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices located in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto.
DK's objective is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers across all age groups, and every publication by DK, whether in print or digital format, reflects the distinctive DK design philosophy. DK provides unparalleled clarity on a diverse array of subjects through a unique blend of text and imagery, crafted to create a stunning impact. We are recognized for our innovative design in both print and digital media.
Our adult collection encompasses travel, featuring the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, as well as history, science, nature, sports, gardening, cooking, and parenting. DK’s comprehensive children’s catalog offers a wealth of information for children, toddlers, and infants. DK addresses a wide range of topics, from animals and the human body to homework assistance and craft projects, along with an impressive array of licensed titles, including the popular LEGO® books. Additionally, DK serves as the parent company for Alpha Books, the publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.
