Human Bones

by R. McNeill Alexander, Aaron Diskin

"Human Bones combines a discussion of the function and design of human bones with color photographs. R. McNeill Alexander, the world's foremost authority on biomechanics, takes the reader on a tour of the human skeleton, investigating and celebrating the human body's 213 bones." Alexander explores the nature of human bones as well as their relationship with other parts of the body in this informative book. Beginning by reminding readers that bones are living organs - they grow, suffer damage, and repair themselves just like other organs - Alexander elucidates the form and function of the myriad bones in the skull, the arms and legs, and the torso.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published November 11, 2004

About the author

Professor of Zoology

Reviews

[g-na · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book which does a wonderful job of combining the art and science of one of my favourite subjects - bones. In addition to providing a quick & easy overview of human skeletal anatomy, physiology, and evolution, as well as a primer on comparative anatomy, the bones herein have been photographed and presented as art pieces. Highly recommended.