Anatomy

An examination of the stunning beauty of the brain''s cellular form, with many color illustrations, and a provocative claim about the mind-brain relationship.

The book aims to be a handy compendium to the very voluminous texts of gastroenterology and hepatology existing in the knowledge market and provides the reader with an easy understanding of the bench knowledge (basic sciences) as they apply to bedside practice (clinical gastroenterology).

A little picture is worth a million words.

This book focuses on human anatomy and medicine and specifically on both muscular and skeletal birth defects in humans with trisomy.

Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life.

Stem cell biology has gained tremendous interest in the recent years, driven by the hope of finding cures for several diseases through transplantation medicine.

In the Chinese medicine tradition, understanding and resonating with the spirit of the organs leads to better diagnosis and more effective, powerful treatment.

In this atlas anatomical slices of the knee region are studied in the three fundamental spatial planes: frontal, sagittal, and horizontal; furthermore the corresponding views obtained by computed tomography of the same anatomical specimens, the equivalent horizontal CT views of the knee region alive and magnetic resonance images of the knee alive observed at the same levels in the same spatial planes are depicted.

As we enter the 21st century, a new era of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease emerges.

This is the latest volume in the IOC Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine series, summarizing the evidence from all relevant sources on the genetic and molecular basis of sports and other human physical performance.

For over sixty years, McDonald's Blood Flow in Arteries has remained the definitive reference work in the field of arterial hemodynamics, including arterial structure and function with special emphasis on pulsatile flow and pressure.

This book is designed to meet the needs of radiologists and radiographers by clearly depicting the anatomy that is generally visible on imaging studies.

Apoptosis is a fascinating concept for the basic scientist.

Adipose tissue, once considered inert connective tissue, is an essential storage site for key substrates used as sources of energy.

Australopithecus species have been the topic of much debate in palaeoanthropology since Raymond Dart described the first species, Australopithecus africanus, in 1925.

A firm grasp of the functions of living organisms is one of the most important prerequisites to pharmacy study.

Although many things can go wrong in the brain, this book also shows that our brain is strong.

Ideal for medical students studying basic sciences, Get ahead!

The new 16th edition of Cunningham's has been thoroughly revised for the modern-day anatomy student.

More than 400 full-color illustrations along with brief, memorable text help you understand gross anatomy in the context of healthcareNEW!

The stimulus for writing this book arose from the author's perception of a lack of available texts which adequately integrate the subjects of neuroanatomy and functional neurology with the practice of speech- language pathology.

Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy is an accessible introduction to regional and functional neuroanatomy, which cuts through the jargon to help you engage with the key concepts.

This book addresses an extremely prevalent medical problem: low back pain.

The first edition of The Female Brain laid the groundwork for gaining a better understanding of the female brain, examining the evidence for structural and functional differences between the brains of males and females.

Dieses Sammelwerk gibt neben einer Einführung in die makroskopische Anatomie der Regenbogenforelle eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Histologie der einzelnen Organe bzw.

Recent advances in understanding the biological role of singlet oxygen in the pathways of cellular responses to ultraviolet-A radiation: its key position in photodynamical effects, and its generation by photochemical (dark) reactions, e.

The Wiley Classics Library consists of selected books that have become recognized classics in their respective fields.

Understanding the importance and necessity of the role of autophagy in health and disease is vital for the studies of cancer, aging, neurodegeneration, immunology, and infectious diseases.

Approximately 80 percent of the world's population is pigmented; even in the United States, current projections indicate that by mid-century the majority of the population will be non-Caucasian.

This book tells the amazing story behind seashells: how they are made by mollusks, used for protection and camouflage, and full of clues about all they've been through.

This book is in many ways a sequel to The Biochemistry ojGlycoproteins and Proteoglycans.

This textbook, containing a plethora of illustrations and pictures, will serve as an atlas and as a superb guide to the use of cutaneous flaps in head and neck reconstruction.

In November 2005, Bonnie Blodgett was whacked with a nasty cold.

A visually-rich and clinically relevant anatomy resource for dental studentsAnatomy for Dental Medicine, Third Edition strikes an optimal balance between systemic and regional approaches to complex head and neck anatomy.

Measurement and interpretation of key ultrasound parameters are essential to differentiate normal anatomy from pathology.

Advances in Tissue Banking is the only series of publications where producers and clinical users of tissues can learn in one place about developments in this interdisciplinary field.

This is the clearest and most straightforward biomechanics textbook currently available.

This book provides valuable information for investigators interested in the signaling and regulatory functions of adenosine and the adenine nucleotides.

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the development and evolution of flatfish metamorphosis.

From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apartits surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies workor dontthe way they do.

Stem cells have generated considerable interest recently in the scientific, clinical, and public arenas.

Biology and Physiology of Freshwater Neotropical Fish is the all-inclusive guide to fish species prevalent in the neotropical realm.

During the past three decades, histology has seen enormous progress, thanks to new techniques and new investigation instruments.

Filling a gap for a pre-clinical phase revision guide, this book will help medics pass their intermediate exams in order to proceed to the clinical years.

Neil Delamere: 'Smart, accessible and full of brilliant tidbits'Dave Moore: 'A delightful wander through the human body'Dylan Evans: 'Prepare to be genuinely astonished by the marvels of the human body.