The Scientific Bases of Human Anatomy

This readable and succinct book provides a means for understanding the exciting underlying scientific principles on anatomy rather than setting forth an overwhelming list of facts for memorization. This landmark text is the first of its kind to take into account the revolutionary advances in developmental biology, engineering, evolutionary biology, and comparative morphology.
 Key features:Only text to focus on principles of body construction from their developmental, functional, comparative, and evolutionary underpinnings, rather than forcing memorization of excruciating anatomical detailsEngagingly written by a distinguished, award–winning, and internationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, author, and educatorProvides an exciting alternative to "naming of the parts" books traditionally used to teach human anatomyOffers a fresh, yet eminently logical organization around four key concepts: developmental bases, comparative relationships, functional adaptations, and evolutionExquisitely and expansively illustrated with 100 all original photographs and special exploded diagrams highlighting important concepts