This 5th Edition features 58 new and updated anatomical charts created by the world’s best medical illustrators. This comprehensive reference is an essential addition for every library, whether you are a health professional, student, or interested consumer. This book is ideal for studying human anatomy, patient consultation, or for quick reference.

Table of Contents

Systems of the Body

• The Digestive System
• The Endocrine System
• The Female Reproductive System
• The Immune System: Allergic Response
• The Lymphatic System
• The Male Reproductive System
• The Muscular System
• The Nervous System
• The Respiratory System
• The Skeletal System
• The Spinal Nerves
• The Urinary Tract
• The Vascular System and Viscera

• The Brain
• The Ear—Organs of Hearing and Balance
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• The Eye
• Foot and Ankle
• Hand and Wrist
• The Heart
• Hip and Knee
• Internal Organs of the Human Body
• Ligaments of the Joints
• Pregnancy and Birth
• The Prostate
• Shoulder and Elbow
• The Skin and Common Disorders
• The Human Skull
• Anatomy of the Teeth
• The Vertebral Column

• Understanding Allergies
• Understanding Arthritis
• Understanding Asthma
• Understanding Breast Cancer
• Understanding Colorectal Cancer
• Understanding the Common Cold
• Understanding Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Understanding Depression
• Diseases of the Digestive System
• Gastroesphageal Disorders and Digestive Anatomy
• Human Spine Disorders
• Hypertension
• Understanding Influenza
• Understanding Lung Cancer
• Understanding Menopause
• Understanding Pain
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Understanding Sleep Disorders
• Understanding Stroke
• Thyroid Disorders

• BMI and Waist Circumference
• Dangers of Alcohol
• Keys to Healthy Eating
• Risks of Obesity
• Dangers of Smoking
• Maintaining a Healthy Weight