An understanding of the structure and function of the human body is vital for anyone studying the medical and health sciences. In this book, Leslie Klenerman provides a clear and accessible overview of the main systems of the human anatomy, illustrated with a number of clear explanatory diagrams.

1. The development of anatomy -- 2. The skeleton and its attachments -- 3. The vital systems -- 4. Communication and control -- 5. The head and neck -- 6. The trunk--abdomen and pelvis -- 7. The limbs -- 8. Man, the tottering biped.