Handy Anatomy Answer Book

Description

From basic biology and the lymphatic system to human growth and development, this comprehensive reference -- organised by systems of the body -- makes the sometimes perplexing nature of anatomy understandable through an engaging question-and-answer format. In addition to the science itself, the people and history behind anatomy are discussed. More than 1,200 questions are answered, including Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? What are the primary sensations of taste? What is the integumentary system? and How many bones are in the human body?

Author description

James Bobick is the head of the science and technology department at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Naomi Balaban is a science and reference librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. They are the coauthors of" The Handy Biology Answer Book "and "The Handy Science Answer Book. "They both live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Table of contents

Background Facts; Basic Biology; Integumentary System; Skeletal System; Muscular System; Nervous System; Sensory System; Endocrine System; Cardiovascular System; Lymphatic System; Respiratory System; Digestive System; Urinary System; Reproductive System; Human Growth & Development; Glossary; Index.