Anatomical-Home-Medical Reference 

This book is from of a large collection that I am auctioning over the coming weeks...

A comprehensive encyclopedia and authoritative medical reference for the home.

Anatomica is an essential reference to the human body, the most complex biological mechanism in the world. More than 1,400 intricate color drawings, fully labeled and captioned, bring to life the human body for professionals and general readers. With its encyclopedic medical information, this book also provides outstanding access to practical advice about everyday medical concerns.

The book investigates the workings of the body in detail, reviewing the entire human body area by area, including:

Cells and body systems
The head
The neck
The trunk
The chest cavity
The abdominal cavity
Urinary and reproductive organs
Shoulder, arms and hards
Hips, legs and feet
The skin
The book also has specific chapters that cover:

Infectious diseases
Heredity, DNA and genetic diseases
The human life cycle
Staying healthy
Emotional and behavioral disorders
Diagnostic techniques
An illustrated timeline of developmental milestones follows aging and recommends preventive health measures. The book also includes an easy-to-use first aid guide and an extensive table of common symptoms. In addition, Anatomica addresses such topics as alcoholism, sexuality, stress and personality disorders, as well as the latest developments in alternative therapies.

Written by an international team of medical experts, illustrators and researchers, Anatomica is an essential reference for the home and libraries.