Gray's Anatomy FROM OUR EDITORS
A standard reference for more than 100 years, this book contains nearly everything you need to know about the human body -- from its simplest parts to its most complicated systems. An enlightening voyage of discovery into the nature of our bodies.
ANNOTATION
"...new edition continues tradition of clear, lucid topographical descriptions, beautiful illustrations, & an organization centered around the body system...new sections" include Surface Anatomy and Haemal & Lymphoid Systems." Appropriate for: Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Students.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
No longer need you search through second-hand bookstores for a scarce, used copy of this grandfather of all anatomy books. It is here in this unabridged facsimile of the 1901 edition -- with a full 1,257 pages and 827 illustrations!
SYNOPSIS
Since it was first published at the turn of the century, Gray's Anatomy has been the book of choice not only for medical students but painters, sculptors—just about anyone interested in knowing the body and its structure. A landmark in scientific writing, this seminal work includes concise, easy-to-read entries that clearly describe anatomical construction and functions. The classic engravings by H.V. Carter are masterpieces of accuracy and proportion, and are the perfect accompaniment to Dr. Gray's prose.
A standard reference for nearly 100 years, this book contains nearly everything you need to know about the human body—from the workings of the brain to the formation of the embryo: in short, from the body's simplest parts to its most complicated systems. An enlightening voyage of discovery into the nature of human anatomy and an essential resource book for family health.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
The British Gray's is a colorful, stylishly illustrated version of the classic anatomy reference with commentary and essays by specialists in their fields, and at nearly twice the price of the American edition one would expect no less. This current edition features the conventional divisions of study with numerous classification changes, including new sections on surface anatomy and neonatal anatomy. Much of the information provided reflects the tremendous changes and advances in molecular biology and imaging which have occurred since 1989. Includes photographs as well as diagrams and drawings. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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