The 15th title in Firefly Books' bestselling and renowned Subject Bible series covering all aspects of human life.

Praise for the series:

Don't let the format fool you; the concepts are quite sophisticated, so many entries are brief but dense. Good for answering news-related ready reference questions and, despite its small size, suitable for circulating collections.
--Booklist

Like the previous titles in this series, The Anatomy Bible delivers a concise and entertaining package of authoritative information on a fundamental aspect of human existence; in this case, the bones and muscles and organs that make up human anatomy, the one common element of all human life.

The 13 illustrated chapters cover:

The Fundamentals -- The discovery and application of knowledge of human anatomy; the language of anatomy Bit by Bit -- Organization of your body from cellular to chromosomal, to tissues and organs The Ultimate Packaging Material -- The 3 layers of skin that protect us; fat, hair, glands and nails Move Your Body -- The musculoskeletal system, bone; tendons, ligaments and muscles; cartilage and bone growth; aging A Blood Red Superhighway -- The heart, arteries, capillaries, veins, oxygen The Security Force -- Immunity and wound repair; lymphocytes; hypersensitivity A Paramount Exchange -- Respiration and lungs The Hub -- The nervous system; neurons, axons, the brain parts, cortices, the senses Just A Messenger -- Chemicals and glands GIT -- Upper and lower gastrointestinal tract and its parts, from mouth to throat to stomach to lower intestines; liver and gallbladder Your Waterway Networks -- The urinary system; kidneys, bladder, ureter and urethra; blood filtering; blood pressure Making Babies -- Structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems; genetics and inherited characteristics Looking Ahead -- 21st-century anatomy.

The other titles in this wide-ranging series specialize in topics of interest for everyone and others that are more specialized, but we all have a body and, for the most part, they all work the same way. The Anatomy Bible is a wonderful reference to its secrets and an ideal selection for all readers.

Comprehensive and exceptionally well written, organized and presented, this compact, illustrated, and succinct edition of \"The Anatomy Bible: The Incredible Biology Of You\" is an ideal and highly recommended addition to personal, community, and academic library Human Physiology and Biology collections.

An in-depth yet lively introduction to human anatomy... The Anatomy Bible is directed to general-interest audiences and explains all medical terms, explores how systems work, and provides excellent color illustrations throughout which range from cutaway views to charts depicting how each human system looks, functions, and interacts with the body as a whole. High school to adult readers looking for an introduction that assumes no prior familiarity with physiology or human anatomy will find The Anatomy Bible the perfect starting place for building basic understanding.