How the Body Works: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Anatomy

by Peter Abrahams

Provides a detailed analysis of every aspect of human physiology, from the working of the lacrimal glands to how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrates. Includes over one thousand anatomically accurate diagrams and photographs of the workings and functions of every part of the human body.

Genres: Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

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Professor Peter Abrahams has practiced medicine for more than 30 years. He has written and edited many books, including Clinical Anatomy of Practical Procedures, An Atlas of Normal Radiological Anatomy, Essentials of Clinical Anatomy, and An Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy.

Reviews

[Kelly Sapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for me in interpreting all the tests, and figuring out what my body is doing, and how it is impacted by therapies. When I can "see" the machine that is the body in my mind, it makes sense of the sensations I am feeling, and helps me toward healing.