The Human Body: Developmental, Functional and Evolutionary Bases

by Charles E. Oxnard

This readable and succinct book provides a means for understandingthe exciting underlying scientific principles on anatomy ratherthan setting forth an overwhelming list of facts for memorization.This landmark text is the first of its kind to take into accountthe revolutionary advances in developmental biology, engineering, evolutionary biology, and comparative morphology. Key features: Only text to focus on principles of body construction fromtheir developmental, functional, comparative, and evolutionaryunderpinnings, rather than forcing memorization of excruciatinganatomical detailsEngagingly written by a distinguished, award-winning, andinternationally renowned medical doctor, researcher, author, andeducatorProvides an exciting alternative to "naming of the parts" bookstraditionally used to teach human anatomyOffers a fresh, yet eminently logical organization around fourkey concepts: developmental bases, comparative relationships, functional adaptations, and evolutionExquisitely and expansively illustrated with 100 all originalphotographs and special exploded diagrams highlighting importantconcepts

328 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2011