The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function

The Human Body: Linking Structure and Function, Second Edition provides knowledge on the human body's unique structure and how it works. Each chapter is designed to be easily understood, making the reading interesting and approachable. Organized by organ system, this succinct publication presents the functional relevance of developmental studies and integrates anatomical function with structure. A new chapter presents the functional anatomy of a joint, including the skeleton, muscles, connective tissues, nerves and vessels. Written by a leader in the field for upper undergraduate, graduate and postdoc market, as well as professors and researchers studying functional anatomy, developmental biology, physiology and across the life sciences, dentistry and nursing.