A vast subject that includes a strange vocabulary and an apparent mass of facts, human anatomy can at first appear confusing and off-putting. But the basic construction of the human body - the skeleton, the organs of the chest and abdomen, the nervous system, the head and neck with its sensory
systems and anatomy for breathing and swallowing - is vital for anyone studying medicine, biology, and health studies. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to the structure, function, and main systems of the human body, including a
number of clear and simple illustrations to explain the key areas.
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1. Development of anatomy
2. The skeleton and its attachments
3. A vital system
4. Communication and control
5. Head and neck
6. The abdomen
7. The limbs
8. Man the tottering biped
Further reading
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Leslie Klenerman is an Emeritus Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Liverpool. As a consultant orthopaedic surgeon he worked at Northwick Park Hospital and Clinical Research Centre until he moved to a chair at Liverpool University. For the past seven years he has worked in
the Anatomy Department at Cambridge University as a Senior Demonstrator. He is the author of several publications.
