Crowley County Combined Library

Presents a photographic guide to the human body, examining the skeleton and bones, muscles, heart and lungs, and other systems and senses, including the brain.

Presents comprehensive information on the human body, covering such topics as the musculoskeletal system, immunology, digestion and nutrition, the human life cycle, the nervous system, and the respiratory system--

A description of the structure and function of major systems of the human body.

An introduction to the human body and how it functions, including simple experiments which demonstrate the principles presented.

Explores the human body through illustrations and photographs, including how our bodies are organized, the role DNA plays in our makeup, how the brain and nervous system conrol our movements, why we have dreams and memories, and how we sense the world around us..

Written in the 1850s when its author was a young doctor, Gray's Anatomy was the most comprehensive and accessible medical textbook of its time. This compact volume comprises an abridged version of the classic 1860 edition - the last to be published during Gray's lifetime - and the masterly wood-block illustrations that ensured the runaway success of the original book. A national and international treasure, Gray's Anatomy is essential reading for anyone...

Few of us realize what strange wet miracles of science operate inside us after every meal. In her trademark style, Mary Roach investigates the beginning, and end, of our food, addressing such questions as why crunchy food is so appealing, how much we can eat before our stomachs burst, and whether constipation killed Elvis.

Introduces the component parts of the human body and explores the ways in which they function.

"Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it. This acclaimed book delivers beautifully illustrated information for learning palpation and the musculoskeletal system. It makes mastering the essential manual therapy skills interesting, memorable and easy. With 504 pages and 1,400 illustrations covering more than 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides an invaluable map of the body....